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J20 PBC

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,047 mi
Last recorded142,047 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 PBC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 142,047 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 140,400 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024
Pass 4 Feb 2023 136,531 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 135,200 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 133,521 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 131,456 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 126,784 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 126,771 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 123,806 miles

floor area rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2017 121,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2017 121,575 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2016 119,032 miles

exhaust cat heat shield is loose

rear exhaust join to rear box almost corroded through

Fail 28 Jan 2016 118,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust cat heat shield is loose

rear exhaust join to rear box almost corroded through

Pass 26 Jan 2015 113,620 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 106,166 miles

All tyre worn on edges, rears worn badly inside shoulder. (205 45 17)

Front brake performance only just passed on rate of increase/decrease, a front brake service/inspection is advised.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre underinflated and damaged. (205 45 17)

There was no locking device fitted to the nearside front lower suspension ball joint, as I cant determine the presence of any locking compound/fluid a pin has been fitted free of charge just in case.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 99,688 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 87,771 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 87,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 77,558 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 64,878 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 64,831 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 52,333 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 43,361 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 31,739 miles

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

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

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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J20 PBC is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc 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 J20 PBC, 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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J20 PBC is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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