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GM04 LNW

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

146,626 mi
Last recorded146,626 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 LNW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 146,626 miles

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))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 146,626 miles

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

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))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 144,222 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 144,205 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 141,151 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISCS ORANGE SHOWING SIGNS OF BINDING BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear HAND BRAKE EFFORT LOW

Fail 21 Sep 2023 141,151 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISCS ORANGE SHOWING SIGNS OF BINDING BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear HAND BRAKE EFFORT LOW

Pass 10 Aug 2022 139,419 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 137,010 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 137,010 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 132,947 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp slightly dim

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 127,910 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated adjustment requird (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 127,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Both rear tyres have abnormal wear

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

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

Rear exhaust system has corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2018 124,413 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Aug 2018 124,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Aug 2017 121,724 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 115,351 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 109,083 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 103,314 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 95,987 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 91,526 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 83,560 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 83,560 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 75,985 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front and rear number plates de-laminated

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

unable to inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2009 67,594 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 62,741 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 56,990 miles

handbrake high

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

offside rear tyre cut in inner sidewall.advise replacement

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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GM04 LNW is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GM04 LNW, 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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GM04 LNW is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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