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OV04 JZW

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

89,897 mi
Last recorded89,897 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 JZW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 89,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside upper arms showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 89,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer side wall cords exposed 195 60 R 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside upper arms showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 85,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported mounting bracket corroded within the wheel arch (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside corroded at attachment points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 85,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported mounting bracket corroded within the wheel arch (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside corroded at attachment points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 81,684 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 77,051 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 70,142 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 61,391 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 55,901 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 47,474 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 47,474 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 39,953 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 34,361 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 31,421 miles

TRE and BBJ boots cracking starting to split

front compliance bushes cracked/splitting

rear brake hoses/pipes etc covered in mud impeding inspection

rear shock bodies corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,050 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 28,973 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Front tyres perished

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Slight play in Offside rear anti-roll bar link

Pass 19 Mar 2013 27,406 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)

front ferrules corroded

movement in drivers seat base

mud covering rear hoses/ferrules/pipes

nearside front wiper split at end (still clearing screen)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 25,868 miles

Cracks in compliance bushes

Front brake discs lipped

Rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,241 miles

Cracks forming in compliance bushes

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

Front brake discs lipped

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2010 22,423 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Front wishbone bushes perished.

Hand brake lever has quite a lot of travel.

Horn on right hand side of steering wheel inop.

Side scurts fitted to both sills.

Wipers smear.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 19,649 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 17,275 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)

movement in drivers seat base

rear brake pipes covered in mud impeding inspection

rear tyres feathered on edges and tread cracking

small chips on front screen

Pass 21 Mar 2007 14,801 miles

both front tyres are wearing low on tread

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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OV04 JZW 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 87%.

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 OV04 JZW, 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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OV04 JZW is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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