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OU04 YFJ

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

84,072 mi
Last recorded84,072 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 YFJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 84,072 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

the vehicle underbody panels starting to corrode

Pass 19 Mar 2024 83,497 miles

All underbody panels starting to corrode.

Both rear shock absorbers corroded.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 83,332 miles

All underbody panels starting to corrode.

Both rear shock absorbers corroded.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 83,183 miles

All underbody panels starting to corrode.

Both rear shock absorbers corroded.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 82,685 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded.

All underbody panels starting to corrode.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 81,988 miles

All under body panels starting to corrode.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2019 79,826 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 78,418 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 74,544 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 74,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2016 71,122 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 71,107 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 67,698 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 63,552 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 59,719 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 54,990 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 54,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 51,138 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 51,138 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 45,963 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,031 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 33,958 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 27,216 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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OU04 YFJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 OU04 YFJ, 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 OU04 YFJ registered?

OU04 YFJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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