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MJ04 MXL

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,865 mi
Last recorded116,865 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 MXL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 116,865 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 116,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Jun 2023 97,230 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 86,898 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 86,893 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 81,822 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 81,822 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower arm ( front ) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 68,302 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm ( front ) bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 54,821 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 54,816 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 46,098 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 42,831 miles

sidewall damage to both nearside tyres

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2014 39,387 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 35,684 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 35,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Feb 2012 30,981 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 26,001 miles

hand brake not as efficent on o/s/r

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2010 20,057 miles

front brake pads look low

Pass 9 Feb 2009 13,620 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 11,669 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 8,960 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 MXL is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MXL, 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 MJ04 MXL registered?

MJ04 MXL is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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