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EP05 MFY

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

294,394 mi
Last recorded294,394 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP05 MFY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 294,394 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking around sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 286,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 269,275 miles

Emission's poor, near upper limit's,

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre over ten year's old, DOT 0211 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre over ten year's old, DOT 3510 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 269,275 miles

Emission's poor, near upper limit's,

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster Poor (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre over ten year's old, DOT 0211 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre over ten year's old, DOT 3510 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 252,361 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 242,287 miles

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

sills covered

Fail 21 May 2021 139,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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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EP05 MFY is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EP05 MFY, 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 EP05 MFY registered?

EP05 MFY is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is EP05 MFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP05 MFY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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