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HW04 EFD

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,133 mi
Last recorded115,133 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 EFD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 115,133 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides -- inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

has sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2026 115,133 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides -- inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

has sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2025 107,623 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 99,375 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 99,065 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 86,331 miles

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

has damage to tailgate

has sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2023 86,085 miles

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

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

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

has damage to tailgate

has sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2022 72,582 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides -- outer bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tail gate damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2021 65,268 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides --- outer bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 65,265 miles

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides --- outer bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 61,748 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides -- outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 55,305 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 55,305 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 47,234 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 47,234 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 38,946 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 31,997 miles

Nearside Front wiper split, but clears ok.

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 26,827 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 25,823 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 24,080 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 22,111 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 20,760 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 18,361 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 15,066 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 11,944 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 8,216 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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HW04 EFD is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HW04 EFD, 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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HW04 EFD is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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