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MV04 WHZ

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

166,988 mi
Last recorded166,988 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 WHZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 166,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive many (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 166,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive many (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 161,251 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge high/low spots (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge high/low spots (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2024 154,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 154,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 150,171 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened some suspension parts and chassis corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 136,657 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension bushes and mountings deteriorated,and corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2020 124,418 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded near axle mountings

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

Many parts of front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 108,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 90,953 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 75,015 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe slight leak. 1 bolt missing (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 66,409 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 66,391 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 61,025 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 61,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Mar 2014 48,745 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,272 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,461 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,187 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres worn at inner edges

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,548 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 27,830 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 23,463 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 15,487 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 15,487 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 WHZ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WHZ, 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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MV04 WHZ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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