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MT04 FZB

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,418 mi
Last recorded145,418 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 FZB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 145,418 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides UV damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 145,418 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides UV damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 143,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 143,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 136,406 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside and components.

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 129,632 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 122,938 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 118,268 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 118,265 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 114,353 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 106,073 miles

Nearside Rear is cracking and deteriorated on side walls and tread pattern

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

Offside Rear tyre is cracking and deteriorated on side walls and tread pattern

product on both light lenes

Pass 8 Feb 2018 97,824 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 89,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 83,546 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 83,510 miles

Front front brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 77,994 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 73,155 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 67,327 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 67,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 61,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 55,546 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 55,546 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 48,430 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 48,430 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 41,104 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 41,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 33,568 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 24,724 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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MT04 FZB is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT04 FZB, 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 MT04 FZB registered?

MT04 FZB is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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