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When is the MOT due for HN04 BGU?

The MOT for HN04 BGU is valid and due for renewal on or before 9 June 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of HN04 BGU?

The recorded mileage for HN04 BGU is 179,457 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is HN04 BGU ULEZ compliant?

No, HN04 BGU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

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2004 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · HN04 BGU

HN04 BGU

2004 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 179,457 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027.

Make & Model: HONDA CIVIC
Year / Origin: 2004 · Portsmouth
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 09 Jun 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 179,457 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2004

Engine

1590cc

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HN04 BGU Key Findings

34 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
179,457 miles recorded at latest MOT
12 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (24 mentions)

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HN04 BGU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Nov 2026, 07:25

MOT Analysis

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34 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Honda Civic (HN04 BGU) between March 2007 and May 2026.

The record contains 22 passes and 12 failures.

The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Suspension (24 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 54 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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HN04 BGU Mileage History

15/03/200710,112 mi
15/03/200710,112 mi
05/07/200710,466 mi+354 mi
10/03/200818,117 mi+7,651 mi
06/03/200924,716 mi+6,599 mi
06/03/200924,716 mi
05/03/201030,353 mi+5,637 mi
01/06/201032,537 mi+2,184 mi
04/03/201138,311 mi+5,774 mi
04/03/201138,311 mi
03/03/201248,036 mi+9,725 mi
12/03/201354,837 mi+6,801 mi
17/03/201462,364 mi+7,527 mi
17/03/201462,364 mi
04/03/201559,999 mi-2,365 mi
09/03/201573,180 mi+13,181 mi
11/03/201685,270 mi+12,090 mi
11/03/201685,270 mi
08/03/201789,584 mi+4,314 mi
04/04/2018103,863 mi+14,279 mi
16/05/2019117,591 mi+13,728 mi
17/05/2019117,615 mi+24 mi
11/06/2020129,215 mi+11,600 mi
21/05/2021137,996 mi+8,781 mi
07/06/2022147,224 mi+9,228 mi
08/06/2022147,235 mi+11 mi
19/05/2023154,478 mi+7,243 mi
26/05/2023154,513 mi+35 mi
31/05/2024164,796 mi+10,283 mi
31/05/2024164,796 mi
28/05/2025171,081 mi+6,285 mi
31/05/2025171,081 mi
26/05/2026179,457 mi+8,376 mi
26/05/2026179,457 mi

Average of roughly 8,821 miles per year across 34 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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