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FV04 MMF

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,868 mi
Last recorded168,868 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 MMF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 168,868 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F AND O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 162,949 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 150,606 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 142,232 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 142,132 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 134,209 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 134,168 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 125,098 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 125,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 116,965 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 102,817 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 102,817 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 86,765 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 70,461 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 56,553 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 56,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s anti roll bar bushes (2.4.G.2)

all tyres wearing low and deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2014 52,845 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 52,845 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 50,158 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 47,575 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 47,496 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 45,693 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 45,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 45,642 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front end damage

Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,415 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 41,543 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 38,957 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 35,127 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 MMF is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MMF, 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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What year was FV04 MMF registered?

FV04 MMF is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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