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HN04 VCM

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

77,852 mi
Last recorded77,852 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 VCM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 77,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge.ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2026 77,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge.ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 71,671 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 71,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed shoe lace rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens hazed (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 65,013 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 64,851 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 58,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively blue due to overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 58,933 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively blue due to overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 52,053 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 45,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished(195/60/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 45,495 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished(195/60/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 45,052 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 May 2018 44,070 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to cords 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 15 May 2018 44,068 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to cords 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 2 May 2017 41,279 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 41,277 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 39,294 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 37,707 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 35,456 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 33,136 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 33,136 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2012 30,488 miles

195/60/15 h

rear tyres worn low

Pass 14 May 2011 27,341 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 23,484 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 18,277 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 14,020 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 10,609 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 10,609 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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HN04 VCM is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HN04 VCM, 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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HN04 VCM is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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