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FC04 JOU

2004 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,467 mi
Last recorded108,467 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 JOU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 108,467 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 102,824 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 95,003 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 89,614 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 89,576 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2021 81,890 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 78,814 miles

Corrosion on some steering and suspension components

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 77,122 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 77,117 miles

Emissions not tested Due to engine noise (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 67,329 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 67,321 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 59,085 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 59,085 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 58,021 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 56,152 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 52,065 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 52,065 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 47,421 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 47,421 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 43,216 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 39,566 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 35,725 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 30,612 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 25,157 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,384 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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FC04 JOU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FC04 JOU, 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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FC04 JOU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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