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FN04 MDJ

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

108,121 mi
Last recorded108,121 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 MDJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 108,121 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 103,376 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 103,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 95,660 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 95,660 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 95,639 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OR TRACKROD ? ()

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

tail gate & boot floor damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2019 90,505 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Dec 2019 90,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Nov 2018 79,113 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Dec 2017 69,374 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 62,987 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both inner sill's getting rusty

advise n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2017 62,987 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both inner sill's getting rusty

advise n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2016 57,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread on inner edge.

Fail 14 Jan 2015 53,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2015 53,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2014 49,449 miles

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

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

exhaust catalyst heat shield loose/rattling

Pass 22 Jan 2013 44,079 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 44,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 37,369 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 33,928 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 31,243 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)

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

rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,427 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 26,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 26,031 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 21,034 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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FN04 MDJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FN04 MDJ, 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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FN04 MDJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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