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ML04 HEV

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,943 mi
Last recorded118,943 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 HEV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 118,943 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 118,943 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 115,395 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 115,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 111,363 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 108,603 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 107,604 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 104,845 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 100,388 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 95,430 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 90,303 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 85,737 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2016 84,405 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 84,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 82,524 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 80,977 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,837 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 28 Mar 2012 76,182 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pedal anti-slip worn slightly

exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2011 74,210 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged slightly

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2010 72,610 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 70,805 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 69,028 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 63,372 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 63,372 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HEV is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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