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NX04 VMU

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,014 mi
Last recorded144,014 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX04 VMU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 144,014 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 143,672 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front strut to mount has play

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front strut top mount has play

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 139,349 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at the bulk head joints (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from bulk head t piece across bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 139,349 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at the bulk head joints (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from bulk head t piece across bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 135,164 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 135,164 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 126,405 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 126,405 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 109,774 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 109,524 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 94,456 miles

Oil leak

air bag fault

centre exhaust shield loose

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2013 94,456 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

air bag fault

centre exhaust shield loose

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2012 80,087 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 66,295 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 6 Mar 2010 57,870 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 48,422 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 37,850 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 27,800 miles

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

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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NX04 VMU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NX04 VMU, 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 NX04 VMU registered?

NX04 VMU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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