2004 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · RF04 EXU
2004 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 54,732 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,732 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF04 EXU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 54,732 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF04 EXU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Honda Civic (RF04 EXU) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Adrift (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
RF04 EXU Mileage History
- 18/07/202453,247 mi
- 22/07/202453,247 mi
- 14/07/202553,898 mi+651 mi
- 13/07/202654,587 mi+689 mi
- 13/08/202654,732 mi+145 mi
Average of roughly 718 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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