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MG04 FRA

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

77,677 mi
Last recorded77,677 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG04 FRA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 77,677 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Binding felt when turning by hand (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroding

Rear wiper perished

Pass 5 Sep 2024 72,847 miles

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

Rear wiper perished

Fail 30 Aug 2024 72,828 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear number plate lights not working - no power at connector (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear wiper perished

Pass 3 Aug 2023 67,736 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to inner sill area's

damage to nearside sill area's

Fail 27 Jul 2023 67,717 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush - marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern is visible (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern is visible (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints are deteriorating

corrosion to inner sill area's

damage to nearside sill area's

nearside & offside headlight outer lens' are deteriorating

Pass 19 Apr 2022 62,700 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the bush at the front of the arm is starting to perish and seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Higher level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 62,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the bush at the front of the arm is starting to perish and seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Higher level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 57,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Front Bush - On Limit Now (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Low Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and Offside Headlight Lens' Weathered

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 57,707 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Front Bush - On Limit Now (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Low Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and Offside Headlight Lens' Weathered

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 53,643 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 53,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 51,595 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 50,279 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 47,208 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 47,208 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 47,168 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 45,010 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 45,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 41,273 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 38,002 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 35,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 35,026 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,721 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 30,646 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 22,260 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 17,131 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 17,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MG04 FRA is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 MG04 FRA, 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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MG04 FRA is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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