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FB04 MDV

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,001 mi
Last recorded61,001 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 MDV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 61,001 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 61,001 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 56,080 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2025 56,080 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 55,323 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear arms and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 55,319 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear arms and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 54,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to all brake pipes

surface corrosion to all suspension arms

Pass 30 Aug 2022 53,244 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/inner sills etc (sill covers fitted) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both front and rear subframes/suspension components etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 51,693 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on various parts of underbody etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also handbrake effort imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on both front/rear subframes/suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2020 49,542 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and o/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

front pads 75% worn

Pass 5 Sep 2019 49,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens glazed over (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 49,062 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe failed on brake test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens glazed over (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 47,561 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 46,238 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 46,238 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 44,305 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 44,305 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 42,542 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,459 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 37,068 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,023 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 31,508 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 28,490 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,855 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 21,157 miles

removed sat nav bracket and compass as in zone A swept area.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 15,141 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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FB04 MDV is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MDV, 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 MDV is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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The MOT history for FB04 MDV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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