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MB04 AED

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

100,904 mi
Last recorded100,904 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 AED
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 100,904 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 99,989 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 99,988 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 99,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 98,497 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 97,975 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 96,720 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front lower wishbones surface corrosion

inner/ outer sills corroding

outer sills covered

Pass 29 Jun 2020 96,029 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 94,829 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Shock slight play between housing and ram

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose mounting bracket corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake hose mounting bracket corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 93,955 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

hand brake long travel

inner sills and floor to sills corroding

outer sills covered

Fail 15 Jun 2018 93,953 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

hand brake long travel

inner sills and floor to sills corroding

outer sills covered

Pass 30 May 2017 91,801 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 90,391 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 29 May 2015 88,026 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 88,001 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 82,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 82,471 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 76,679 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 69,884 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 59,700 miles

Both front brake discs corroded and slightly scored

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/r tyre off-shape

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

Rear wiper blade excessively worn

Pass 31 May 2010 59,309 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

offside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 25 Apr 2009 50,206 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 39,736 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 29,440 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 29,440 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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MB04 AED is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MB04 AED, 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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MB04 AED is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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