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NV04 FCP

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

128,096 mi
Last recorded128,096 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV04 FCP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 128,096 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 118,601 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 114,519 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 103,632 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 93,156 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 82,615 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 76,897 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 76,891 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements nearside 20kgf no lock out & offside 180kgf no lock out (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 73,422 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 73,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced nearside 170kgf & offside 35kgf no lock out (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 69,502 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 69,496 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 100KGF (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 60KGF (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear BRAKE DRAGGING SLIGHTLY

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 66,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

tyre showing signs of age deterioration, nearside rear outer sidewall

wiper blades showing sign deterioration, front nearside & offside

Fail 6 May 2016 66,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb (1.8.A.1b)

tyre showing signs of age deterioration, nearside rear outer sidewall

wiper blades showing sign deterioration, front nearside & offside

Pass 13 May 2015 64,013 miles

N/S & O/S Front wishbone bushes show signs of deterioration.

Pass 13 May 2014 61,990 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 61,004 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2013 61,004 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 56,305 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 49,462 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 42,493 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2010 42,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 35,313 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 28,170 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 21,241 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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NV04 FCP 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 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 NV04 FCP, 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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NV04 FCP is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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