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MM04 CAE

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

111,104 mi
Last recorded111,104 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM04 CAE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2025 111,104 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to offside front brake flexible hose splitting during brake performance test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower floor to sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner sill box section area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower outer sill edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower floor to sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system split during brake performance test (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front catalyst to exhaust flange is badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust/catalyst mount is corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside lower inner to outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear = 2.7mm, offside rear = 2.8mm (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle damage

Pass 14 May 2024 107,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear metal brake pipes at end joints (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floor to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear chassis and boot floor area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front chassis area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner/outer sills and inner wheel arches have welded repairs and/or corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front brake application is slightly uneven

tailgate release is stiff

Pass 18 May 2023 104,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside, front and rear metal brake pipes (at ends in wheel arch areas) are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside lower floor to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner/outer sills and inner wheel arches have corrosion and/or welded repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

tailgate release is stiff

Fail 17 May 2023 104,888 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside, front and rear metal brake pipes (at ends in wheel arch areas) are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside lower floor to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner/outer sills and inner wheel arches have corrosion and/or welded repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

tailgate release is stiff

Pass 18 May 2022 102,607 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all ends of metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floor to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front screen wash aim/effectiveness

rear underside of vehicle is damaged

tail gate release is stiff

Fail 11 May 2022 102,607 miles

Emissions not tested unable to hold engine revs between 2,500 - 3,000 rpm for fast idle test, also engine idle speed is too high for idle test at at approx 2,000rpm (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner/outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all ends of metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floor to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front screen wash aim/effectiveness

rear underside of vehicle is damaged

tail gate release is stiff

Pass 5 May 2021 100,998 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floor to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides rear inner wheel arches, both sides rear inner sills, nearside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear of vehicle is damaged

tailgate release is stiff

Fail 27 Apr 2021 100,998 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement park brake lever on calliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front anti-roll bar moves side to side

knock on front ?

rear of vehicle is damaged

tailgate release is stiff

Fail 13 Apr 2021 100,992 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, end section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement park brake lever on calliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch, behind cover (filler) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear of vehicle is damaged

tailgate release is stiff

Pass 8 Jan 2020 99,706 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust repair

floors to sills & rear inner sills/chassis corroded

front tyre size = 205/45R17, rear tyre size = 215/40R17

offside rear park brake lever on caliper not fully releasing

offside rear park brake performance is low

rear anti roll bar mount bushes worn

rear underside of vehicle damaged

tail gate release is stiff

Pass 15 Oct 2018 96,689 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust corroded & paste repair (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres edges worn (offside front & rear edge smooth). tread depths :- o/s/f = 3.1mm, n/s/f = 2.7mm, o/s/r & n/s/r = 3.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust catalyst heat shield corroded & broken/loose

front tyre size = 215/40ZR17. rear tyre size = 205/45ZR17.

rear underside of vehicle accident damaged

tailgate release very stiff

Fail 11 Oct 2018 96,678 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust corroded & paste repair (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front screen washer jet poor

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres edges worn (offside front & rear edge smooth). tread depths :- o/s/f = 3.1mm, n/s/f = 2.7mm, o/s/r & n/s/r = 3.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust catalyst heat shield corroded & broken/loose

front tyre size = 215/40ZR17. rear tyre size = 205/45ZR17.

rear underside of vehicle accident damaged

tailgate release very stiff

Pass 4 Oct 2017 92,217 miles

boot release handle is stiff

exhaust heat shields (manifold & catalyst) are corroded & loose

front tyre size = 215/40ZR17. rear tyre size = 205/45ZR17.

offside rear tyre inner edge is worn smooth

park brake efficiency = 16%

rear underside of vehicle is damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2017 92,217 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

boot release handle is stiff

exhaust heat shields (manifold & catalyst) are corroded & loose

front tyre size = 215/40ZR17. rear tyre size = 205/45ZR17.

offside rear tyre inner edge is worn smooth

park brake efficiency = 16%

rear underside of vehicle is damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2016 84,538 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside rear tyre inner edge of tread is worn

Fail 4 Oct 2016 84,528 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside rear tyre inner edge of tread is worn

Pass 7 Oct 2015 74,915 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread close to wear limit & edges of tread worn (recommend replace)

Offside Front tread close to wear limit & edges of tread worn (recommend replace)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 74,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb fitted incorrectly (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre tread close to wear limit & edges of tread worn (recommend replace)

Offside Front tread close to wear limit & edges of tread worn (recommend replace)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 67,492 miles

catalyst to exhaust joint slight leak(s).

front lower engine/gearbox mount rubber splitting.

rear brake discs corroded & worn (recommend replace).

slight knock on steering.

tailgate release stiff.

Fail 8 Oct 2014 67,492 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

catalyst to exhaust joint slight leak(s).

front lower engine/gearbox mount rubber splitting.

rear brake discs corroded & worn (recommend replace).

slight knock on steering.

tailgate release stiff.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 60,938 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres starting to wear on edges

knocking from steering when rocked

rear discs pitted

rear panel and floor repaired

Fail 8 Oct 2013 60,937 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear panel and floor repaired

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres starting to wear on edges

knocking from steering when rocked

rear discs pitted

Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,100 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 51,749 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 51,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 45,710 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 45,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,498 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 29,129 miles

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

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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MM04 CAE is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 MM04 CAE, 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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MM04 CAE is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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