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ML04 VOB

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,997 mi
Last recorded77,997 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 77,997 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 76,558 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 75,586 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 74,393 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 74,393 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 73,051 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front light unit lens are starting to mist up and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

surface rust on rear suspension mountings and inner sills

Pass 26 Mar 2021 72,661 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 72,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2020 71,750 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 69,596 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 68,498 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 66,411 miles

offside front tyre 3mm

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 62,420 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 59,410 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 56,599 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 54,635 miles

small chip in the windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2012 52,930 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 49,614 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 44,875 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 37,776 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

very slight play in steering

Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,727 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)

n/s/r tyre 3-5mm

Pass 21 Mar 2007 22,043 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 VOB is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

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