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LY04 NYU

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,258 mi
Last recorded51,258 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 NYU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 51,258 miles

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 46,821 miles

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 43,516 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 41,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 41,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 34,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 25,819 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 25,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 21,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 21,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jul 2018 16,409 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 16,406 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 16,089 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 16,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 16,027 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Apr 2011 15,386 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 13,667 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 10,960 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 9,798 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 8,904 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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LY04 NYU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY04 NYU, 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 LY04 NYU registered?

LY04 NYU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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