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GW04 FBD

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

181,449 mi
Last recorded181,449 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW04 FBD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 181,449 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 181,449 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 173,205 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has slight travel

Fail 24 Oct 2024 173,201 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has slight travel

Fail 2 Sep 2024 172,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake slight travel

front headlamps slightly misty

Pass 6 Sep 2023 163,665 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 163,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 154,450 miles

Both inner rear sills corroded

Catalytic converter heat shield is loose

Fail 22 Aug 2022 154,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both inner rear sills corroded

Catalytic converter heat shield is loose

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 144,793 miles

Both inner rear sills corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2021 144,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both inner rear sills corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 138,640 miles

Rear Both nearside and offside inner sills corroded

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 133,552 miles

Rear Both nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both nearside and offside ()

Fail 17 Oct 2019 133,552 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Both nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both nearside and offside ()

Pass 21 Sep 2018 126,133 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 121,769 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 102,409 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 102,409 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 78,332 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 78,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 61,904 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 47,927 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 47,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 33,836 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 33,836 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 14,662 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 11,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 11,615 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 10,361 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 8,741 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 7,171 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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GW04 FBD is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 GW04 FBD, 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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GW04 FBD is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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