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LY04 TVU

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,441 mi
Last recorded95,441 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 95,441 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 95,441 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 92,076 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 86,198 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 80,261 miles

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

Nearside Front WHEEL ROTATION STIFF.

Offside Front WHEEL ROTATION STIFF.

Fail 17 Dec 2022 80,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front WHEEL ROTATION STIFF.

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

Offside Front WHEEL ROTATION STIFF.

Pass 18 Dec 2021 74,833 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2021 74,833 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 65,166 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 65,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 59,047 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 48,061 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 48,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both side (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2017 39,090 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 36,740 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 33,345 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 27,916 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 23,240 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 23,240 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 18,113 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 13,550 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2008 9,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 9,031 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 7,124 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 TVU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LY04 TVU, 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 TVU registered?

LY04 TVU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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