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NJ04 GDU

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,578 mi
Last recorded49,578 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 GDU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 49,578 miles

All brake discs corroded

Corrosion has started in various points

Exhaust deteriorated

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 49,547 miles

Corrosion has started in various points

Exhaust deteriorated

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 49,078 miles

Corrosion has started in various points

Exhaust deteriorated

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 48,563 miles

Corrosion has started in various points

Exhaust deteriorated

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 47,993 miles

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

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

corrosion has started in various points

exhaust deteriorated

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Mar 2021 47,483 miles

Corrosion has started in various points

Exhaust deteriorated

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 47,483 miles

Corrosion has started in various points

Exhaust deteriorated

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 47,143 miles

all suspension components corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2020 47,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

all suspension components corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 46,482 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 45,881 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 54,253 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2017 54,253 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2016 44,036 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 43,377 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 42,611 miles

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2013 41,344 miles

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,867 miles

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

plastic sill covers prevent full inspection of outer sill

Fail 28 Mar 2012 39,867 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers prevent full inspection of outer sill

Pass 28 Mar 2011 38,411 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)

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2011 38,411 miles

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

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)

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,196 miles

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2009 35,271 miles

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

Unable to fully assess the condition of the vehicles outer sills due to plastic sill covers

Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,057 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 26,813 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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NJ04 GDU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NJ04 GDU, 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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NJ04 GDU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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