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GJ04 VVF

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

157,279 mi
Last recorded157,279 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 VVF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2023 157,279 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlights. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Handbrake comes up high.

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis, inner sills and floor pans corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 146,677 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 139,729 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes/ferrules. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to rear suspension front mounting areas.

Pass 17 Feb 2021 133,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 126,260 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside/offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 117,704 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 109,932 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 100,073 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 100,073 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 93,896 miles

item removed from drivers view

Pass 28 Jan 2015 88,550 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 88,550 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

some corrosion to front brake discs

some corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 18 Feb 2014 81,257 miles

both front brake disc/c corroded.

both rear brake disc/s corroded.

offside mirror indicator cracked.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 74,671 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 74,671 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)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 74,275 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 73,577 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 71,497 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 68,539 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 64,616 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 59,244 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 VVF is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc 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 VVF, 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 VVF registered?

GJ04 VVF is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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