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J17 SGY

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,625 mi
Last recorded148,625 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 SGY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 148,625 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 148,210 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 147,700 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 147,700 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 146,735 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2017 146,066 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 144,682 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 142,529 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 140,787 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 138,614 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 138,614 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 132,233 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 124,328 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 116,137 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 107,235 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 105,058 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 97,244 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 74,557 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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J17 SGY is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J17 SGY, 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 J17 SGY registered?

J17 SGY is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is J17 SGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 SGY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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