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MV04 WHP

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

131,620 mi
Last recorded131,620 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 WHP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 131,620 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 127,533 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 124,369 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 122,745 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 118,822 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 113,971 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 113,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 109,176 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 106,777 miles

rear exhaust box joint rusty and corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 105,274 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield corroded

front lower arm bushes perished

lower arms corroded

o/s/f drop link pins missing

rear brake discs corroded

track rod end gaiters perished

Fail 8 Mar 2018 105,274 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield corroded

front lower arm bushes perished

lower arms corroded

o/s/f drop link pins missing

rear brake discs corroded

track rod end gaiters perished

Pass 25 Feb 2017 103,240 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 101,402 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

cat heat shields broken

Fail 26 Feb 2016 101,400 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

cat heat shields broken

Pass 23 Mar 2015 99,354 miles

CAT heat sheild broken, slightly insecure

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 94,595 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 78,312 miles

sign of uneven wear inner edges rear tyres

Pass 24 Mar 2012 62,715 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 46,152 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 31,547 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 29,260 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 26,928 miles

both n/s wheels damaged on inside edge

Pass 15 Mar 2007 21,402 miles

screw in o/s rear tyre

slight distorsion on o/s and n/s rear tyres in tread

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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MV04 WHP is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 MV04 WHP, 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 MV04 WHP registered?

MV04 WHP is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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