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K20 NCJ

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,353 mi
Last recorded99,353 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 99,353 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 90,033 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 85,685 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 83,183 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 83,183 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 81,815 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 76,570 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 76,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 68,091 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 63,722 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 60,870 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)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 56,170 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 47,497 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 47,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 40,466 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 40,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres are perishing and have uneven wear

Pass 9 Jul 2013 31,723 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 27,552 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 22,544 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 15,937 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 15,934 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 14,798 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 14,798 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 12,581 miles

front wiper blades split at ends but clear screen ok

Pass 12 Oct 2007 10,488 miles

Nearside 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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K20 NCJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 K20 NCJ, 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 K20 NCJ registered?

K20 NCJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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