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GJ04 VVE

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

185,524 mi
Last recorded185,524 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 VVE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 185,524 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 185,512 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill, and also raised chassis section by suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 178,064 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 178,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 170,159 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 163,114 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 158,982 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 154,026 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 149,018 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 149,018 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 145,130 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 132,766 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 120,955 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 120,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 109,042 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)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 99,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 99,609 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 89,001 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 80,187 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 72,467 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 63,451 miles

both rear tyres are cracking and perishing

front lower arm bushes are splitting

rear brake pads are low

rear brakes are binding

tread is distorted on inside edges of both rear tyres

Pass 19 Mar 2010 52,914 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 52,778 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 44,718 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 37,438 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,563 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 VVE is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VVE, 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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GJ04 VVE is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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