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NG04 GDF

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

178,228 mi
Last recorded178,228 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG04 GDF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 178,228 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 168,818 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 163,297 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 155,634 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 151,009 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 146,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 134,697 miles

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

engine light is on

Pass 22 Feb 2019 127,754 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 123,150 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 123,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 11,807 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 11,807 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 110,069 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 103,048 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 93,844 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 87,973 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 77,128 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 24 Jan 2013 77,124 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Engine management light on

Pass 25 Jan 2012 72,356 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 72,355 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear discs coroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 67,312 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 67,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Apr 2010 61,864 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 61,864 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2009 55,498 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 43,286 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 43,286 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 30,397 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 30,397 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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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NG04 GDF is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 NG04 GDF, 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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NG04 GDF is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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