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HG04 BSU

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

121,039 mi
Last recorded121,039 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 BSU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 121,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 116,872 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2023 112,649 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 112,649 miles

Emissions unable to be completed CAT MISSING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 111,413 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 109,957 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 108,811 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 107,170 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 104,822 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2018 104,822 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 100,729 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 87,303 miles

nearside rear tyre inner tread wearing uneven

offside dipped beam light out put low - BORDERLINE PASS

Fail 25 Jun 2016 86,623 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre inner tread wearing uneven

offside dipped beam light out put low - BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 27 Jun 2015 75,989 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 75,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 72,054 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 72,054 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 67,223 miles

nearside front tyre worn very low inner tread

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 29 Jun 2013 67,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre worn very low inner tread

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Jul 2012 63,115 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre deep cut in tread + worn low inner tread - BORDERLINE PASS

Fail 7 Jul 2012 63,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre deep cut in tread + worn low inner tread - BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 2 Jul 2011 56,601 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 52,182 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 42,936 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 35,061 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,567 miles

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

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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HG04 BSU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black 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 HG04 BSU, 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 HG04 BSU registered?

HG04 BSU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 March 2004.

Is HG04 BSU safe to buy?

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