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FM04 MVR

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

145,850 mi
Last recorded145,850 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 MVR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 145,850 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2024 143,841 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various rea bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 141,634 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front metal brake pipes heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel filler neck heavily corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 141,618 miles

Boot lid component insecure Rear spoiler loose, likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both front flexible brake pipe ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested Not tested due to brake pipe corrosion (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear brake pipes heavily corroded at join with flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres cut to cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres cut to cords on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes heavy corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel filler neck heavily corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm front and rear bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 140,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 138,493 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 138,493 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 136,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 135,086 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Oct 2019 135,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2018 132,281 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 130,265 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 130,259 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 127,689 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 125,031 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 123,020 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 123,006 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 119,599 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 115,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Jul 2011 105,789 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 95,088 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 84,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 72,487 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 72,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 61,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FM04 MVR is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc 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 FM04 MVR, 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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FM04 MVR is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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