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LJ04 EEB

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,534 mi
Last recorded114,534 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 EEB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 114,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NS and OS linkage ball joints have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged NS and OS tyres outer walls scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 154,751 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 154,151 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2023 135,018 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all previous mot failure work has been done photographic evidence taken of works carried out

Fail 1 Jul 2023 134,872 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper slightly damaged

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 134,272 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 131,357 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 128,810 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective flange between center and rear section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 119,083 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 119,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached locking device missing incorrect nut fitted (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 109,947 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

strut brace very badly corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2018 109,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

strut brace very badly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 103,026 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 99,383 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 95,081 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 89,520 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre is out of shape

Pass 16 Mar 2013 84,682 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 84,682 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 80,091 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 74,529 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 68,844 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 61,614 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 22 Mar 2008 50,698 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 38,249 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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LJ04 EEB is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ04 EEB, 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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LJ04 EEB is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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