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HW04 EFL

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

86,971 mi
Last recorded86,971 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 86,971 miles

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

both rear sills rusting

Fail 13 Apr 2026 86,967 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to fade (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear sills rusting

Pass 17 Apr 2025 84,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

both sills rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2024 81,751 miles

both front shocks have play in the strut

Pass 20 Apr 2023 78,444 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 76,742 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 75,190 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 73,477 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 72,049 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 70,799 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 68,472 miles

Both head lamp aims are dim.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 65,186 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 65,186 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 62,493 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 60,199 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 58,779 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 29 Feb 2012 57,994 miles

brake discs corroded on edge

handbrake linkage rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2011 56,795 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 51,604 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,843 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 33,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 23,198 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 EFL is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EFL, 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 EFL is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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