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J4 VLL

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

70,234 mi
Last recorded70,234 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 VLL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 70,234 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 70,234 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 68,469 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Split ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Mirror housing slightly damaged

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Door slightly damaged

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 68,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective Split ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Mirror housing slightly damaged

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Door slightly damaged

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 68,316 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective Split ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective Feels flat ()

Fail 12 Dec 2024 68,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Gearbox mounting defective Split ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective Feels flat ()

Pass 21 Dec 2023 66,190 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 66,190 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Dec 2022 64,170 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 61,959 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 61,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Dec 2020 60,225 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp unit is cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2019 58,603 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 58,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 55,824 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 55,824 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 51,806 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 9 Aug 2017 51,806 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 48,339 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 48,339 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 45,924 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 43,783 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 30 Apr 2015 43,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 13 Feb 2014 36,323 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 36,818 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 32,153 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 32,153 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 24,293 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 18,395 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 18,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Aug 2008 12,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 12,620 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 9,049 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 9,049 miles

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

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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J4 VLL is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J4 VLL, 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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J4 VLL is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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