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MM04 VDJ

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

128,097 mi
Last recorded128,097 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM04 VDJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 128,097 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 125,091 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 122,776 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 114,054 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 105,317 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 95,509 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 89,529 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 82,213 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 75,588 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 68,049 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 68,049 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 61,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wiper blade split at ends

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pipe corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2015 61,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wiper blade split at ends

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 54,682 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 49,035 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

cat heatshield corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 44,461 miles

heatshield on cat corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2012 44,461 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

heatshield on cat corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 40,101 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 38,428 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 37,225 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 28,530 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 21,981 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 16,175 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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MM04 VDJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VDJ, 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 VDJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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