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GJ04 XFF

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

192,099 mi
Last recorded192,099 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 XFF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 192,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 183,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 183,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 183,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Front Position lamp not working Both Side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Sill And Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2024 183,899 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill+floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Coolant leak radiator hose ()

Nearside Front bumper loose

Nearside Front seat does not allow access to the rear seats

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

aftermarket manifold fitted

fuel tank exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Dec 2023 168,817 miles

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

exhaust corroded slight blow

underside of vehicle panels corroding

Fail 27 Dec 2023 168,817 miles

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

exhaust corroded slight blow

underside of vehicle panels corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 160,023 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 149,528 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 149,527 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 142,485 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 142,446 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 139,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 135,584 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 130,702 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 130,702 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 123,438 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 114,286 miles

All 4 tyre treads wearing low

Off side head lamp beam aim poor

Pass 18 Mar 2014 106,390 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 100,437 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 100,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 94,589 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 87,836 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 87,836 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 75,602 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 64,962 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 50,299 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 39,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XFF is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 GJ04 XFF, 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 XFF is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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