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MA04 HFR

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,466 mi
Last recorded84,466 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 HFR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 84,466 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 84,466 miles

Central Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill off side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 83,314 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 83,314 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2024 82,326 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 81,050 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 81,050 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 79,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

general corrosion on underbody and suspension components

Pass 1 Mar 2021 78,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front bush) (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))

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear wiper split and smearing

fuel filler neck corroded

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 26 Feb 2021 78,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (cracking) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (slightly cracking) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear wiper split and smearing

fuel filler neck corroded

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Feb 2020 77,369 miles

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

Front wheels slightly binding (both)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (close to legal limit 3mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2020 77,369 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking close to legal limit 3mm nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached drop link (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front wheels slightly binding (both)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (close to legal limit 3mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 75,890 miles

gearbox damp with oil

slight bind at both front wheels

Pass 8 Jan 2018 73,349 miles

bind noted at nearside front wheel

Pass 15 Dec 2016 69,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 63,891 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 57,860 miles

Both wipers are slightly smearing the screen.

Fail 9 Dec 2014 57,860 miles

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

Both front wipers are smearing the screen slightly.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 52,200 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 46,259 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 40,371 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 34,598 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 29,502 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 25,353 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 20,949 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 18,325 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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MA04 HFR is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MA04 HFR, 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 MA04 HFR registered?

MA04 HFR is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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