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EP04 UTJ

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,776 mi
Last recorded80,776 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 UTJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 80,776 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 80,537 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 71,990 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 71,989 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 69,874 miles

Front front slight damaged but all is secure

Pass 22 Mar 2022 66,299 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 66,299 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 63,691 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 63,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 61,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 58,289 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,095 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 54,207 miles

Offside Front tyre aged and cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 51,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 44,976 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 38,151 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 38,151 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 33,786 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 28,893 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 24,608 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 19,893 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 14,002 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 8,876 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 6,817 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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EP04 UTJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 74,453 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EP04 UTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EP04 UTJ registered?

EP04 UTJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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