2004 Honda Civic 2.0L Petrol · VA04 AFF

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 31 May 2024 at 155 934 miles with no recorded defects, indicating a stable or improving condition after a series of earlier advisories and failures. The gap to the current date of 7 August 2026 exceeds two years, meaning the MOT is now invalid and the lack of a recent test represents a maintenance lapse that must be addressed before the car can be used legally. Mileage has accumulated at roughly 7 100 miles per year since 2004, a typical rate for a 22‑year‑old Civic. The MOT entries show annual tests from 2014 through 2024, with mileage increments ranging from 5 000 to 7 500 miles each year, reflecting steady usage rather than sudden jumps. The record is otherwise complete, but the recent 27‑month interval without a test breaks the usual annual pattern. The history highlights recurring suspension wear—front lower‑arm ball‑joint play, track‑rod end play, and anti‑roll‑bar linkage play—so a buyer should inspect those joints and associated bushings for excessive clearance. Brake components show consistent disc pitting and thin pads; checking rotor condition and pad thickness is essential. Chassis corrosion near mounting points and a broken exhaust bracket indicate the need for a rust inspection and verification of exhaust support integrity. Lens contamination on headlamps and intermittent registration‑plate lamp faults require visual checks of lamp assemblies, and tyre tread depth and sidewall condition should be verified given repeated wear advisories.