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LJ04 SME

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,612 mi
Last recorded160,612 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 SME
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2026 160,612 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 157,743 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 153,565 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 148,818 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 143,678 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 143,121 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 138,812 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 135,194 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.....

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 129,462 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 124,510 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 118,561 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 110,816 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 101,839 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 95,145 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 85,539 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 74,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 60,606 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 49,508 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 37,482 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 SME is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ04 SME registered?

LJ04 SME is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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