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LA04 ZVM

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

143,743 mi
Last recorded143,743 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 ZVM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 143,743 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 143,743 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipes blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 135,824 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Offsie rear wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 135,822 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Offsie rear wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 135,763 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mounting not fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 135,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mounting not fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 135,284 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 127,304 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

chassis corroded / corrosion round rear suspension mounts

exhaust silencer slightly loose centre hanger not connected

hand brake lever button missing

Fail 22 Jun 2021 127,304 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

chassis corroded / corrosion round rear suspension mounts

exhaust silencer slightly loose centre hanger not connected

hand brake lever button missing

Fail 2 Jun 2021 127,276 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre hanger not connected (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

chassis corroded / corrosion round rear suspension mounts

fuel filler pipes corroded

hand brake lever button missing

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2020 125,200 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 125,200 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 121,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 118,841 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

general under body surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 118,810 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front and rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm 205/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 106,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45 17 2-3mm, bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both headlight lenses deteriorating

rear exhaust hanger broken, system secure

Fail 4 Jul 2016 106,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45 17 2-3mm, bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both headlight lenses deteriorating

rear exhaust hanger broken, system secure

Pass 26 Jun 2015 91,165 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 91,165 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 81,497 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 81,497 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 72,612 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 63,064 miles

front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 29 Jun 2011 53,229 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 36,690 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 22,734 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 17,352 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 16,035 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 16,035 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 ZVM is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 ZVM, 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 ZVM is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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