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K20 AXJ

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

136,532 mi
Last recorded136,532 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 AXJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 136,532 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 136,532 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 131,514 miles

sill covers fitted at time of test

underside of vehicle is heavily coated in underseal

Fail 25 Sep 2024 131,512 miles

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

sill covers fitted at time of test

underside of vehicle is heavily coated in underseal

Pass 16 Sep 2023 125,156 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2022 115,712 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2022 115,712 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 111,480 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 106,506 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 106,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 100,740 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 97,261 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 95,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 95,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brake pedal is applied (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 90,143 miles

Centre exhaust flange deteriorated

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides upper sections (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 90,143 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides upper sections (2.4.C.1b)

Centre exhaust flange deteriorated

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 80,176 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 30 Oct 2015 80,176 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Oct 2014 66,030 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 66,030 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 54,404 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

part of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2012 47,036 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Oct 2012 47,036 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Nov 2011 39,073 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 37,541 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 35,570 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 33,229 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 29,591 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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K20 AXJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 K20 AXJ, 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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K20 AXJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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