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FP04 MVU

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,860 mi
Last recorded62,860 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 MVU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 62,860 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 46,554 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 16 Jul 2024 46,264 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Jul 2023 46,063 miles

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Pass 19 Jul 2022 45,928 miles

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Pass 21 Jul 2021 45,728 miles

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Pass 14 Jul 2020 45,455 miles

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Fail 14 Jul 2020 45,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Pass 16 Apr 2019 44,989 miles

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Pass 25 Apr 2018 44,568 miles

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Fail 25 Apr 2018 44,568 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Pass 26 Apr 2017 44,150 miles

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Fail 26 Apr 2017 44,150 miles

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 42,889 miles

Oil leak

outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Pass 14 Apr 2014 42,103 miles

Oil leak

outer sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Fail 14 Apr 2014 42,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

outer sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Pass 25 Apr 2013 41,070 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 39,723 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,466 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 32,437 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,809 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 26,717 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 21,658 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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FP04 MVU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FP04 MVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP04 MVU registered?

FP04 MVU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is FP04 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP04 MVU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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