2004 Honda Civic 2.0L Petrol · GV04 ACY

The 2004 Honda Civic presents a currently stable roadworthiness status, with the most recent test on 10 June 2024 at 181,186 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the available history is steady rather than worsening, showing no recurring advisories or mechanical faults flagged by testers. This indicates the vehicle has met minimum legal standards consistently in the period covered. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 22-year-old car, averaging roughly 8,236 miles per year against the 181,186 miles recorded. The records show 168,704 miles on 28 March 2022, 168,709 miles across the May 2022 tests, 172,665 miles on 2 May 2023, and 181,186 miles by June 2024. The gap between March and May 2022 reflects only five miles but two failed tests and one pass within weeks, suggesting administrative or presentation issues at testing rather than mechanical deterioration. Annual use then ran near 8,500 to 9,000 miles, a normal pattern with no rapid accumulation or long standing periods evident. The three 2022 tests list no defects yet show two failures on consecutive dates, an irregularity the buyer should clarify with the selling garage as it may point to documentation errors rather than worn components. Given the clean pass record since, no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural corrosion appear in the official data. A pre-purchase inspection should still verify underside structural integrity and brake caliper operation given the age and 181,000-mile count, as MOT passes confirm only test-day condition. Check exhaust emissions and tyre sidewall ageing in person, since 22-year-old rubber and damp storage can hide issues between tests.