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LJ04 EWC

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,828 mi
Last recorded124,828 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 EWC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 124,828 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 124,827 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box at join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 118,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sealing ring at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 118,240 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sealing ring at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 113,625 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 113,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut and fixing (stud) missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 106,874 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 98,061 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 98,060 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2017 92,192 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded at joining block on chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 92,191 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded at joining block on chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 89,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 89,047 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 77,224 miles

rear wiper torn

Pass 2 May 2014 68,492 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 68,492 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 51,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 40,978 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 32,760 miles

differnt alloys on front axle to rear axle

Pass 3 Apr 2010 28,295 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 24,528 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 20,180 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 15,246 miles

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

slight travel foot and parking brake

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 EWC is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LJ04 EWC, 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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What year was LJ04 EWC registered?

LJ04 EWC is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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