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MJ04 VPL

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,233 mi
Last recorded171,233 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 VPL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 171,233 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

chasi of the vehicle corroded

front cross member corroded

parking brake lever high

underbody/mechanical components corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2019 171,233 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

chasi of the vehicle corroded

front cross member corroded

parking brake lever high

underbody/mechanical components corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 160,480 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all mechanical components/underbody corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2018 160,480 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all mechanical components/underbody corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2017 157,230 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 153,303 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 152,539 miles

Offside front wheel has a slight bind

Pass 31 Jul 2014 151,605 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 148,557 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 145,037 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 123,455 miles

air bag light on

Pass 12 Aug 2009 102,870 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 81,094 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 60,881 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 60,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VPL is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VPL, 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 VPL registered?

MJ04 VPL is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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