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LF04 EWU

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,710 mi
Last recorded151,710 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 EWU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 151,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens 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 7 Sep 2024 144,610 miles

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))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 132,008 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush internal bush / play . STRONG ADVISORY (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush internal bush / play (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 132,006 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush internal bush / play . STRONG ADVISORY (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush internal bush / play (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 131,427 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General chassis corrosion

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 122,086 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour yellow (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour yellow (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 122,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour yellow (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour yellow (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 116,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 116,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 109,653 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 107,372 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens misty [beam pattern still visible]

Pass 9 Mar 2018 104,223 miles

Bonnet release handle broken

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to Back Box Joint (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 100,401 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

bonnet realise leaver broken

oil level low

Fail 9 Mar 2017 100,401 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

bonnet realise leaver broken

oil level low

Pass 2 Mar 2016 94,743 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edges

offside rear tyre worn on inside edges

Pass 4 Feb 2015 88,907 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 88,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 84,057 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 83,952 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

batary wiring and bonit stay poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2013 78,362 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 78,362 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 71,387 miles

long hand brake travel

Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,883 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 62,838 miles

slight bind front brakes

Pass 27 Sep 2008 46,347 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 30,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,436 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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LF04 EWU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LF04 EWU, 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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LF04 EWU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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