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J555 NAM

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

167,394 mi
Last recorded167,394 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 NAM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 167,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

under body is generally covered with under body spray

Pass 13 May 2025 165,396 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both and o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension arms and rear suspension arms all are corroded

rear shockers all corroded

Fail 9 May 2025 165,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 162,642 miles

rear suspension arms and rear body sells are corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2023 157,104 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 151,570 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s front, o/s front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 143,026 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 133,805 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 133,805 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 121,414 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 121,414 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 107,420 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 95,050 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 95,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 82,716 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 74,211 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 67,050 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 59,586 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 51,477 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 41,755 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 41,755 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 31,092 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 19,740 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 10,535 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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J555 NAM is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J555 NAM, 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 J555 NAM registered?

J555 NAM is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 October 2004.

Is J555 NAM safe to buy?

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