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MT04 ZCV

2004 Honda Civic

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,985 mi
Last recorded154,985 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 ZCV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 154,985 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 154,984 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2023 154,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 149,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 149,318 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 139,916 miles

Exhaust catalyst found to be knocking on floor not aligned correctly.

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

Hand brake efficiency 19%.

Heavy knock detected driving to ramp from nearside front. unable to locate noise.

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

Nearside front brake binding.

Nearside rear tyre out of shape.

Offside front brake binding.

Play from nearside front unable to determine location.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases conical gasket (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 139,916 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust catalyst found to be knocking on floor not aligned correctly.

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

Hand brake efficiency 19%.

Heavy knock detected driving to ramp from nearside front. unable to locate noise.

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

Nearside front brake binding.

Nearside rear tyre out of shape.

Offside front brake binding.

Play from nearside front unable to determine location.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases conical gasket (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 129,667 miles

Nearside Rear Upper 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 129,667 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 121,106 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 121,106 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 112,635 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 99,415 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 89,923 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 89,923 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 78,536 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)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 70,739 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)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 56,708 miles

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2008 47,814 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 16 Jun 2007 36,656 miles

N/S wiper split on end

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 16 Jun 2007 36,656 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S wiper blade split on end

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 ZCV is a 2004 Honda Civic in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZCV, 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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MT04 ZCV is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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