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FB04 YTZ

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,992 mi
Last recorded117,992 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 YTZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 117,992 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear parking brakes just met requirements will require adjustment /repair N/S and O/S

Pass 22 Apr 2025 115,739 miles

Both N/S and O/S - parking brake just met requirements

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill - O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 113,806 miles

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

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake just met requirements

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 110,890 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 108,277 miles

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

slight play in all anti roll bar links

Pass 5 Sep 2017 106,435 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wishbone front bush soft

Nearside Rear tyre close to wear bars

Offside Front wishbone front bush soft

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 99,128 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seats in rear

exhaust corroded

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 91,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 91,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 85,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust joint corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2014 85,013 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust joint corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 78,081 miles

O/s/r tyre nailed

Oil leaks

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2013 78,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/s/r tyre nailed

Oil leaks

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2012 70,615 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr tyre has splits on the inner sidewall

Pass 17 Jul 2012 70,615 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsr tyre has splits on the inner sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2011 59,838 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 59,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

N/S/F TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INSIDE EDGE

O/S/F TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INSIDE EDGE

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2010 41,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2009 36,706 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers poor

n.s.f tyre 2.0mm bold inner edge

n.s.r tyre 2.0mm bold inner edge

n.s.r wheel slightly binding

o.s.f tyre 2.5mm bold inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2008 29,130 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 29,130 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 20,544 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 YTZ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FB04 YTZ, 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 YTZ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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