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LA04 MPY

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

154,636 mi
Last recorded154,636 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 MPY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 154,636 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes front bushes slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

general corrosion over underside and also filler neck pipes

Fail 28 Oct 2025 154,636 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint badly repaired and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens fogged no image visible (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed at inner sill near rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens fogged no image visible (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed at inner sill near rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes front bushes slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush splitting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

general corrosion over underside and also filler neck pipes

Pass 21 Oct 2024 145,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion on underside

Fail 18 Oct 2024 145,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/16 ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion on underside

Pass 21 Oct 2023 134,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 127,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 119,656 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 111,718 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIORATED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE MAKED BUT JUST ON THE LIMIT

Nearside Rear BRAKE BINDING

REAR BRALKE PADS LOW AND O/S/R DISCS CORRODED

Pass 28 May 2019 92,855 miles

Front screen washers weak (low on water)

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

Rear parking brake effort low 16% / offside park brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Jun 2018 85,361 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 78,937 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 78,887 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 72,528 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 66,155 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 60,465 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 60,465 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 55,715 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 50,045 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 50,045 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 43,970 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 37,462 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 37,389 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2009 31,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 31,907 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)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 27,262 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 27,262 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 20,300 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)

security of drivers sun visor

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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LA04 MPY is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LA04 MPY, 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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LA04 MPY is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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