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JD03 ALD

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,350 mi
Last recorded108,350 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJD03 ALD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 108,350 miles

underside coated

Fail 11 Dec 2025 108,331 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine running fault (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underside coated

Pass 15 Feb 2023 108,113 miles

underbody coated in underseal

Pass 25 May 2019 140,803 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 140,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 128,513 miles

Offside Rear brake shows signs it has been hot and binding on

check engine light on

Fail 26 Apr 2018 128,242 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases where it attaches to rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake shows signs it has been hot and binding on

check engine light on

Pass 27 Apr 2017 119,388 miles

C E L light on

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit split on sidewalls but not showing cords (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 119,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

C E L light on

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit split on sidewalls but not showing cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 109,885 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2015 105,524 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 96,846 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 96,846 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 85,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 11 Feb 2012 81,997 miles

Nearside wiperblade split

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 81,997 miles

Nearside wiperblade split

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 76,669 miles

1.Front brake discs worn. 2.Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven slightly. 3.Nearside front tyre inner sidewall small tear no ply/cords exposed.

4.Clutch pedal rubber split.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2010 68,031 miles

1.Nearside rear tyre inner wearing uneven. 2.Both rear tyres inner sidewall/edge cracking lefting no cords/ply exposed

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 58,672 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear uneven on inner edge. rear exhaust at joint starting to corrod.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 46,356 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 33,785 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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JD03 ALD is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JD03 ALD, 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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JD03 ALD is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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