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ML04 WCD

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

142,093 mi
Last recorded142,093 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 WCD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 142,093 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 142,093 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 128,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 122,181 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 122,127 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both inner sills corroded

Both rear brake flexy hose mounts corroded and broken

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake efficiency only just met at 16%

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 111,037 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just met requirements 16%

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Flexible hose mounting corroded and insecure

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 110,959 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Handbrake efficiency only just met requirements 16%

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Flexible hose mounting corroded and insecure

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 101,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake flexible hose securing mount corroded and insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2021 92,990 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 92,155 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 92,155 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 89,544 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 89,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 86,006 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 86,006 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 79,120 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 75,283 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 70,212 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 65,176 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 65,176 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 59,446 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 May 2013 59,446 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 55,241 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 50,753 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 45,128 miles

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

slight wear on both front tyres inner edges

Fail 24 May 2010 45,126 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

slight wear on both front tyres inner edges

Pass 29 May 2009 39,506 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 39,506 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 33,946 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 27,914 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 27,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WCD is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 WCD, 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 WCD is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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