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ML04 NPE

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,855 mi
Last recorded115,855 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 115,855 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 115,855 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 113,117 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 110,257 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2021 107,462 miles

N/S/R Shock absorber corrode.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 101,800 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 101,668 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 92,526 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 88,314 miles

baby seat at rear offside

Fail 3 Apr 2018 88,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside front (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

baby seat at rear offside

Pass 20 Mar 2017 86,285 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 86,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 84,362 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 84,362 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 82,091 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 82,091 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 79,439 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 73,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

nearside front tyre showing wear

Fail 4 Mar 2013 73,726 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

nearside front tyre showing wear

Pass 22 Mar 2012 67,038 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 48,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 61,546 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,859 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 45,008 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 35,702 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 25,112 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 NPE is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 NPE, 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 NPE is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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