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FN04 MEU

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,023 mi
Last recorded171,023 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 MEU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 171,023 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle underbody and suspension components Undersealed

Pass 2 Aug 2024 168,984 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 165,122 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 165,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 158,383 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 154,598 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 154,592 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 151,721 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 148,104 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 148,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 144,934 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 144,934 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 142,344 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 142,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 140,085 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 140,085 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 135,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 132,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 132,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 129,307 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 124,793 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 112,145 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 112,145 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)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 88,875 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 59,810 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 59,810 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 45,151 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 MEU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FN04 MEU, 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 MEU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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