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GJ04 XFR

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

105,179 mi
Last recorded105,179 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 105,179 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 105,177 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements faded (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 103,002 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 102,994 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 96,172 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 88,865 miles

Bumper Modified, likely to cause injury.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 88,865 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bumper Modified, likely to cause injury.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 81,179 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 81,179 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached suspension modified (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2019 65,856 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 65,173 miles

Front discs corroding

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 65,168 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

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

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

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

Rear brakes binding

Pass 28 Jun 2017 64,837 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 64,358 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 63,178 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 61,810 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 61,805 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

inside edge of front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slight play internaly in both fron shock absorbers

Fail 14 Jun 2013 59,331 miles

Both front wipers are starting to perish

Engine light is on

Excessive use of underseal

Front brake calipers are corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 14 Jun 2013 59,331 miles

Both front wipers are starting to perish

Engine light is on

Excessive use of underseal

Front brake calipers are corroded

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 15 Jun 2012 57,047 miles

Rear exhaust flange is corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 52,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Uneven On Inner Edge

Pass 1 Jun 2010 48,753 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 45,481 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 43,485 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 41,717 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 XFR is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XFR, 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 XFR registered?

GJ04 XFR is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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