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JA51 SCA

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

102,253 mi
Last recorded102,253 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA51 SCA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 102,253 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 102,253 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 91,012 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 84,197 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2023 84,197 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 77,663 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 76,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel cylinder pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel cylinder pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 75,340 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brake Slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 73,791 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes slight rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 69,633 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone bushes slight split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 65,798 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both wishbone bushes slight split (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 61,119 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 57,028 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 52,326 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 47,939 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 43,223 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 38,526 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 33,651 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 28,519 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 22,428 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 16,279 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)

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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JA51 SCA is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 JA51 SCA, 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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JA51 SCA is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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