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ML04 WDR

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,229 mi
Last recorded79,229 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 79,229 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner body sill both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear shockers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 78,282 miles

Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam rear (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake lining(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 77,623 miles

rear axle and rear axle both sides corroded

rear suspension all corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 76,772 miles

Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear shockers both are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle is corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2022 75,955 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 75,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

shock absorbers (rear both) are corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2020 74,770 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 74,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 73,117 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 71,443 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 71,439 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 69,574 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight bind on rear wheels not showing on roller brake tester

Fail 20 Jan 2017 69,539 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight bind on rear wheels not showing on roller brake tester

Pass 15 Jan 2016 66,887 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres treads cracked and perished

Fail 15 Jan 2016 66,887 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres treads cracked and perished

Pass 16 Jan 2015 65,012 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 65,012 miles

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

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

sidewalls cracked and perished on both rear tyres not deep enough to reach ply or cords

wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 17 Jan 2014 62,780 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 60,350 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 57,954 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 54,897 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 49,171 miles

excess travel in hand brake

Fail 15 Apr 2010 49,171 miles

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

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

excess travel in hand brake

Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,488 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,875 miles

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

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

excess travel in parking brake lever

Pass 2 Apr 2007 27,282 miles

rear wiper blade deterioated

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 WDR is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WDR, 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 WDR is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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