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GV04 EWJ

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

285,552 mi
Last recorded285,552 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 EWJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 285,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 275,935 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 274,909 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Sub-frame ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 274,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine and gearbox covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system metal brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Sub-frame ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 273,376 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 273,376 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 268,319 miles

front discs worn, oil leak, exhaust system corroded, outer arches + sills corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2019 268,319 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front discs worn, oil leak, exhaust system corroded, outer arches + sills corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 264,574 miles

front discs worn, oil leak, exhaust system corroded, outer arches + sills corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2018 264,568 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

front discs worn, oil leak, exhaust system corroded, outer arches + sills corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2017 259,288 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 259,288 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 255,239 miles

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

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2015 251,953 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 251,953 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 246,896 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 232,834 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 214,526 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 188,995 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 165,789 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 140,666 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 140,665 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 109,899 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 109,899 miles

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 79,184 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 79,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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GV04 EWJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GV04 EWJ, 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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GV04 EWJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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