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MW04 EPX

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

176,601 mi
Last recorded176,601 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 EPX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 176,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper is slightly loose

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body age related corrosion

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 176,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper is slightly loose

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body age related corrosion

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 168,569 miles

Whole under body black undersealed

Fail 26 Feb 2025 168,566 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2024 155,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and 1mm edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Under body corrosion age related

Fail 17 May 2024 155,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and 1mm edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Under body corrosion age related

Pass 18 May 2023 147,118 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 143,838 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 143,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2020 139,223 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 135,586 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 133,727 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 133,509 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 133,509 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 133,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 132,214 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 118,823 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 28 May 2014 118,823 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 May 2013 108,269 miles

both rear tyres wearing inside

wipers smearing screen

Pass 4 Jul 2012 96,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding

rear cross member behind bumper is slightly corroded

Fail 24 May 2011 86,509 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 86,509 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 77,066 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 63,824 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 63,824 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 47,776 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 36,893 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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MW04 EPX is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MW04 EPX, 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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MW04 EPX is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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