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MM04 SZU

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

184,843 mi
Last recorded184,843 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM04 SZU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 184,843 miles

Coil spring corroded front+rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/r & o/s/r (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 179,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2023 172,252 miles

exhaust corroded

under body corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2022 165,051 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 157,329 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 149,847 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 143,516 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 135,000 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 124,335 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted N/S/F & O/S/F (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 111,746 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 111,746 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 111,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 113,193 miles

Exhaust front heat shield is insecure

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 92,405 miles

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

Nearside front wiper split

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 75,511 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 65,422 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 65,422 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 53,122 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 53,122 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on edge of rear discs

Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,780 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 42,780 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2009 37,317 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 29,560 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 23,395 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)

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 SZU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MM04 SZU, 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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What year was MM04 SZU registered?

MM04 SZU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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