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M12 TFC

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

144,295 mi
Last recorded144,295 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 TFC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 144,295 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 140,820 miles

Nearside rear inner sill has surface corrosion

offside rear inner sill has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2023 135,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 131,151 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 126,309 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 120,430 miles

brake lever has slight travel

Pass 18 Dec 2018 107,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 98,804 miles

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Fail 18 Dec 2017 98,804 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 23 Dec 2016 90,181 miles

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 12 Dec 2015 82,901 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 75,554 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 67,911 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 67,890 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 67,698 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 67,698 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 65,574 miles

exhaust corroded at joints

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 60,023 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 55,057 miles

Offside 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 13 Jan 2010 55,057 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 48,857 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 40,575 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 32,041 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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M12 TFC is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M12 TFC, 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 M12 TFC registered?

M12 TFC is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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