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FL04 SWN

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

188,214 mi
Last recorded188,214 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 SWN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 188,214 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 188,214 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer sills corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear lower inner wheel arches corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 185,781 miles

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

underbody suffering from corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2025 185,769 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sills both sides corroded full length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

underbody suffering from corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2024 182,959 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 182,952 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills near axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 179,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 179,674 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 176,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached crash bar. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 176,214 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached crash bar. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 172,896 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 167,517 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 167,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear hand brake performance poor

Pass 25 Jun 2018 163,405 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

POOR O/S REAR HAND BRAKE

Pass 22 Jun 2017 159,239 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 149,705 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 135,484 miles

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Jun 2015 135,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2014 114,053 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust flange deteriorated but the exhaust is still secure at the time of test

Fail 7 Jun 2014 113,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust flange deteriorated but the exhaust is still secure at the time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2013 96,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust flange corroded but the exhaust is still secure and not blowing at time of test

Pass 22 Jun 2012 91,339 miles

rear exhaust flange corroded but was still secure at time of test

Fail 16 Jun 2012 91,301 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust flange corroded but was still secure at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2011 85,259 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 79,995 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 73,867 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 64,801 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 55,435 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 55,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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FL04 SWN is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FL04 SWN, 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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FL04 SWN is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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