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GJ04 SMJ

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,375 mi
Last recorded132,375 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 SMJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 132,375 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 15 Aug 2025 132,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Aug 2024 126,305 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 126,278 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 120,041 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 113,371 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 104,889 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

thick black under seal covering underneath of vehicle,exhaust flange rear corroded away

Fail 10 May 2021 104,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

thick black under seal covering underneath of vehicle,exhaust flange rear corroded away

Pass 10 Mar 2020 99,044 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose flange corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

thick black under seal covering welded repairs,parking brake only just met requirement

Fail 25 Feb 2020 99,009 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill floor/paneling (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to brake flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to brake flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose flange corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 79,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 69,632 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 60,634 miles

1.slight corrosion on floor pans inner sills and rear inner arches/panelling.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 48,025 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 36,448 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 21,712 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 91,063 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 74,802 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 59,915 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 46,931 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 30,504 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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GJ04 SMJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GJ04 SMJ, 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 GJ04 SMJ registered?

GJ04 SMJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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