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FV04 EMK

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

97,513 mi
Last recorded97,513 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 EMK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 97,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 97,493 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 87,662 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill repaired signs of filler covered in black sealer

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corroded

sill trays fitted both sides

tested in wet condition

Pass 27 Jan 2024 85,167 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded front to rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nsf/osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 84,102 miles

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

Rear Inner sills covered in black substance

general under body corroded

sill trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2021 83,802 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/ both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

outer sill covers fitted/ both side

Fail 20 Nov 2021 83,802 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/ both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

outer sill covers fitted/ both side

Pass 12 Nov 2020 82,108 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both sides outer sills cover fitted

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 79,940 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 May 2018 78,631 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Front and rear ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 76,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 May 2016 75,049 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,367 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 70,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 70,911 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 66,012 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 66,012 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sill covers fitteed

x4 inner wheel arches

Pass 29 Apr 2013 104,891 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 64,529 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 64,529 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 55,127 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

sill covers fitted.

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2011 55,127 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sill covers fitted.

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2010 45,318 miles

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 45,318 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 28,596 miles

Drivers wiper blade split.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 21,673 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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FV04 EMK is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FV04 EMK, 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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FV04 EMK is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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