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MD04 VEM

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,915 mi
Last recorded83,915 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 VEM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 83,915 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 83,909 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NSR/OSR INNER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 77,593 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH CRACKING/PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 77,593 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH CRACKING/PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 75,440 miles

slight corrosion to under side of vehicle/floor.

slight cracking to all tyre sidewalls to treads.

Pass 8 Aug 2023 74,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 73,322 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 72,589 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 71,323 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 70,566 miles

both front lower suspension arms,front bushes cracking.

corrosion to suspension coil springs and brake pipes on end to connectors.

Pass 1 Aug 2018 68,401 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 65,902 miles

small split to NS ball joint

Pass 7 Jul 2016 63,890 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 61,874 miles

fault on rear lamps blowing fuses,fixed at the time of test

Fail 7 Jul 2015 61,874 miles

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

fault on rear lamps blowing fuses,fixed at the time of test

Pass 1 Jul 2014 58,950 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 56,735 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 52,778 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 48,734 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 44,739 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 39,558 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 31,882 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 31,875 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 23,190 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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MD04 VEM 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 83.3%.

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 MD04 VEM, 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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MD04 VEM is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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