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MJ04 EBU

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,791 mi
Last recorded150,791 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 EBU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 150,791 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 148,392 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 148,392 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x 2 (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 14,732 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 145,732 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 144,522 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 144,522 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s & o/s side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 143,034 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 140,359 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 135,532 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 135,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 126,572 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 126,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 88h (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 112,937 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 99,546 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 87,587 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 87,587 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 74,942 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 61,547 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 49,524 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 46,260 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 41,378 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 36,144 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 30,491 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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MJ04 EBU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ04 EBU, 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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MJ04 EBU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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