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NL04 VSF

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

51,195 mi
Last recorded51,195 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 VSF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 51,195 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shields at fuel tank and centre section loose

Pass 29 Apr 2025 50,525 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 50,524 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 46,617 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 46,617 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 40,851 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 40,851 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2021 35,960 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 31,690 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 31,690 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded with standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated in plastic and the ends coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 30,578 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 25,869 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 25,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 22,936 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 19,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 19,071 miles

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

Nearside front tyre was very soft

Pass 22 May 2013 19,049 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 18,729 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 17,504 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 15,338 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 13,064 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 10,678 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 8,341 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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NL04 VSF is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NL04 VSF, 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 NL04 VSF registered?

NL04 VSF is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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