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FB04 EPE

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

113,115 mi
Last recorded113,115 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 EPE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 113,115 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both tyres cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2025 110,839 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 110,839 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 109,755 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 108,001 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 107,937 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 105,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2021 100,285 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 96,625 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 91,286 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 88,152 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 87,582 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 82,370 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 82,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 77,634 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 77,634 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 72,382 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 66,653 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 60,007 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 54,128 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 53,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 46,234 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 38,854 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 31,346 miles

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

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

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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FB04 EPE is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc 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 FB04 EPE, 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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FB04 EPE is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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