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MM04 VFC

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

181,666 mi
Last recorded181,666 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM04 VFC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 181,666 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 180,163 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 180,153 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 178,474 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 178,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL brake pipes to brake unit inside of chassis leg above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to brake unit, inside of chassis leg above subframe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 176,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 167,934 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 167,933 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 156,229 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pads wearing uneven

Rear Handbrake effort only just met requirements 17%

Pass 16 May 2017 145,391 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 134,094 miles

Offside Inner steering rack end has play

Fail 17 May 2016 134,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Inner steering rack end has play

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

Pass 12 May 2015 122,449 miles

offside wiper blade split

Fail 12 May 2015 122,449 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 15 May 2014 111,530 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear road springs corroded

both rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 16 May 2013 99,962 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 16 May 2013 99,962 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

offside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 23 May 2012 89,402 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 77,929 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 66,495 miles

ADVISE. CONDENSATION IN THE FRONT NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT UNIT AND SLIGHT CONDENSATION IN THE OFFSIDE HEADLAMP UNIT . NOT AFFECTING THE BEAM IMAGE

Pass 18 Jun 2009 55,509 miles

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

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

no centre rear seat belt

Pass 23 Jun 2008 44,429 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 33,124 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 VFC is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VFC, 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 VFC is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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