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LA04 YGG

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,260 mi
Last recorded136,260 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 YGG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 136,260 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing both edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlight beams cloudy

Fail 6 Nov 2025 136,253 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing both edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlight beams cloudy

Pass 8 Nov 2024 130,108 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 130,108 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 122,425 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlight beams cloudy

general underside corrosion

underside of vehicle wet when tested

Pass 2 Nov 2022 115,728 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 109,768 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 109,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 104,158 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 104,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 100,031 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 100,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 98,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre outer sidewall also in a deteriorated condition. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Synthetic bush bonding to metal arm deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Synthetic bush bonding to metal arm deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 98,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre outer sidewall also in a deteriorated condition. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens dirty/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Synthetic bush bonding to metal arm deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens dirty/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Synthetic bush bonding to metal arm deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 97,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre outer sidewall also in a deteriorated condition. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens deteriorated/dirty, no beam pattern was achievable. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens deteriorated/dirty, no beam pattern was achievable. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 91,409 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads wearing low (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 91,409 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads wearing low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 87,095 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 84,275 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2014 78,090 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2014 78,088 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2013 71,911 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 71,911 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 63,227 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front engine mountain split

Fail 5 Jul 2012 63,227 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front engine mountain split

Pass 9 Aug 2011 54,095 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 54,095 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 42,721 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 42,721 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 34,171 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2009 34,171 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 24 Jul 2008 29,235 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 29,230 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 29,230 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 20,644 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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LA04 YGG is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YGG, 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 YGG is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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