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FA04 RJJ

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

102,711 mi
Last recorded102,711 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 RJJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 102,711 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 98,647 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 94,444 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Front headlight beams are deteriorating

Front section exhaust deep corrosion

General corrosion around under side of the vehicle body

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 94,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Front headlight beams are deteriorating

Front section exhaust deep corrosion

General corrosion around under side of the vehicle body

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/s rear suspension shock absorber have deep corrosion. Advised to have these replaced.

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 90,115 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear suspension shock absorbers have deep corrosion. Advised to have these replaced.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer box has deep corrosion and advised to have replaced. Remaining exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front headlight beams are deteriorating

General corrosion around under side of the vehicle body

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From front of engine

Pass 16 Jul 2021 86,401 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Front headlight beams are deteriorating

General corrosion around under side of the vehicle body

N/s rear shock absorber corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From front of engine

Rear exhaust silencer box corroded and exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 14 Jul 2020 83,650 miles

Front headlight beams are deteriorating

General corrosion around under side of the vehicle body

N/s rear shock absorber corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From front of engine

Fail 9 Jul 2020 83,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front headlight beams are deteriorating

General corrosion around under side of the vehicle body

N/s rear shock absorber corroding

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From front of engine

Pass 16 Jul 2019 79,919 miles

Exhaust system corroding and catalytic convertor heat shield loose/rattling

Front headlight beams are deteriorating

General corrosion around under side of the vehicle body

N/s rear shock absorber corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive From front of engine

Fail 4 Jul 2019 79,808 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroding and catalytic convertor heat shield loose/rattling

Front headlight beams are deteriorating

General corrosion around under side of the vehicle body

N/s rear shock absorber corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive From front of engine

Pass 3 Jul 2018 75,536 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front headlight beams are deteriorating

N/s rear shock absorber corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive From front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 71,236 miles

Advised to have both headlights replaced.

N/s rear shock absorber corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 71,236 miles

Advised to have both headlights replaced.

N/s rear shock absorber corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 67,081 miles

Advised to have both headlights replaced.

N/s rear shock absorber corroding

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

O/s rear brake has slight restricted free movement

Pass 10 Jul 2015 62,551 miles

Both N/s & O/s rear tyres have cracks around the tread.

Exhaust system deteriorating

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 55,449 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 48,183 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 41,514 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 34,714 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 29,591 miles

front wiper blades split

Pass 26 Jun 2009 24,844 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 20,609 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 38,187 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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FA04 RJJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FA04 RJJ, 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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FA04 RJJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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