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LJ04 VZH

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,849 mi
Last recorded143,849 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 143,849 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 143,845 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 140,646 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 140,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt detaching (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill/floor repair panel seam sealed not welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired behind wheel arch liner lower wheel repair panel (appears to be aluminum) seam sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill/floor repair panel seam sealed not welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired behind wheel arch liner lower wheel repair panel (appears to be aluminum) seam sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill unfinished weld & seam sealed to hold repair panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

Electrical wiring insecure positive & negative terminals not tightened correctly (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt flexible stalk damaged lower seatbelt anchorage fitted upside down (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced LED (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported flexible hose support bracket missing clip (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced LED (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2017 140,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 133,865 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

minor stone chip to screen

n/s front headlight unit slightly discoloured

Pass 20 May 2015 123,170 miles

both front tyres wearing on innsides slightly

Pass 31 May 2014 113,419 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 113,160 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 103,703 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 94,041 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 94,041 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 83,798 miles

offside front wiper split

Fail 2 Jun 2011 83,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside front wiper split

Pass 20 May 2010 59,413 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 59,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 57,486 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 43,594 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 43,543 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 33,802 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 VZH is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VZH, 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 VZH is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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