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HG04 NFU

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,680 mi
Last recorded95,680 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 NFU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 95,680 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))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 94,203 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))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 92,370 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 92,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 89,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 89,892 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 87,470 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not affecting emissions

Pass 23 Mar 2021 84,738 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 83,479 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 83,479 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 80,111 miles

rear exhaust outer casing

Pass 26 Mar 2018 76,737 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 73,728 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 73,728 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 69,396 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 63,806 miles

both front tyres worn very close to legal limit

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 59,008 miles

drivers window innoperative

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover perished

Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,714 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blade rubbers splits noted

Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,025 miles

offside front lower ball joint cover perished

Pass 28 Mar 2011 40,386 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 33,564 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 33,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F tyre badly worn on outer edge - O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 28 Mar 2009 27,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pads getting low.

Rear silencer starting to corrode.

Pass 22 Mar 2008 22,367 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 18,951 miles

handbrake travel

o/s/r tyre getting low

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 NFU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NFU, 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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HG04 NFU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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