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NH04 VXJ

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

134,079 mi
Last recorded134,079 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH04 VXJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 134,079 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 133,952 miles

Front both side Front wheel arch slaghtly damage

Pass 22 Feb 2024 133,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch slaghtly damage

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wheel arch slightly damage

Pass 4 Mar 2023 133,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch sligtly damage

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wheel arch sligtly damage

Fail 22 Feb 2023 133,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch sligtly damage

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wheel arch sligtly damage

Pass 22 Feb 2022 126,809 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 126,735 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 121,616 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 113,197 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 113,197 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 111,274 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 111,274 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 106,174 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 96,648 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 88,388 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 5 Apr 2014 88,388 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2013 81,515 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

n/s/f brake pad wearing thin

n/s/r brake disc slight corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2012 73,380 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 73,375 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 65,827 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 60,217 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 53,905 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 47,636 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 47,636 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 35,822 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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NH04 VXJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NH04 VXJ, 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 NH04 VXJ registered?

NH04 VXJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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