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MH04 PVJ

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,545 mi
Last recorded161,545 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 PVJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 161,545 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 158,559 miles

general corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2023 156,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 151,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

under side of car corroded but not reduced in strength

Pass 8 Sep 2020 143,639 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 132,329 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 116,168 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 111,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 111,858 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 106,600 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 106,600 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 97,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2014 89,927 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 84,963 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 84,963 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 81,869 miles

catalytic converter heatshield corroded and broke away

exhaust centre and back box joints badly corroded

handbrake travel slightly high

offside front tyre wearing low on edges 205/45/17w

power steering belt cracked

rear brake discs corroded and slightly worn on inner braking surface

Fail 8 Nov 2012 81,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

catalytic converter heatshield corroded and broke away

exhaust centre and back box joints badly corroded

handbrake travel slightly high

offside front tyre wearing low on edges 205/45/17w

power steering belt cracked

rear brake discs corroded and slightly worn on inner braking surface

Pass 12 Nov 2011 767,662 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 65,722 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 57,512 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 43,757 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 30,576 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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MH04 PVJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MH04 PVJ, 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 MH04 PVJ registered?

MH04 PVJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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