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ML04 CPE

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

137,524 mi
Last recorded137,524 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 CPE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 137,524 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 137,524 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 125,496 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 121,857 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 118,237 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2019 118,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2018 110,940 miles

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

both front brakes slightly binding

under body showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2018 110,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

both front brakes slightly binding

under body showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2017 105,079 miles

under body showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2017 105,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under body showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2016 99,836 miles

all rear metal work corroded.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 95,261 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 95,255 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 82,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2014 82,498 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2013 74,428 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL REQUIRES TOPPING UP SUFFICIENT OIL IN ENGINE AT TIME OF TEST

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

exhaust catalytic converter heat shield ratteling but passable at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2013 74,428 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL REQUIRES TOPPING UP SUFFICIENT OIL IN ENGINE AT TIME OF TEST

exhaust catalytic converter heat shield ratteling but passable at time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2012 65,438 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,118 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 50,664 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 50,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 43,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 33,099 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,939 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 21,738 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 21,738 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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ML04 CPE is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ML04 CPE, 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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ML04 CPE is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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