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ML04 LWZ

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

70,622 mi
Last recorded70,622 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 70,622 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2026 70,622 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Lenses are seriously defective (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 63,078 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 54,999 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 54,997 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 54,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 48,059 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 48,059 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 45,627 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2022 45,583 miles

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

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

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

handbrake travel

Pass 18 Mar 2021 45,194 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 44,687 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 42,474 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 39,772 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 37,578 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 35,565 miles

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

head lamps deteriorated.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 33,100 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 30,386 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 27,607 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 25,151 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,570 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,186 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 17,414 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 14,339 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 10,918 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 LWZ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LWZ, 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 ML04 LWZ registered?

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

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