2004 HONDA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- HONDA
- Year
- 2004
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1998 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 5 October 2026 (113 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 9,837 mi
AI verdict AVOID 25/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2004 Honda has 23 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 9,837 miles. The MOT history shows a pattern of recurring suspension issues and extremely low mileage, making this vehicle a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage, averaging only 3,853 miles per year, with suspiciously low readings before 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014.
Things to check
- Mileage anomalies: Suspiciously low readings before Sep 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014.
- Recurring suspension failures: Coil spring and suspension arm issues flagged repeatedly across multiple tests.
- Dangerous corrosion: Rear sub-frame and anti-roll bar corrosion noted in Sep 2022 and Sep 2024.
- Extremely low mileage: Average of 3,853 miles/year, significantly below UK average.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until October 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
- 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for a 2004 model is exceptionally high.
- No recent major failures or advisories on the most recent MOT test.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 19/23 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | PASS | 9,837 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2008 | PASS | 15,831 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2009 | PASS | 21,291 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2010 | PASS | 23,704 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2011 | PASS | 23,774 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2012 | PASS | 23,864 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2013 | PASS | 24,123 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2014 | PASS | 24,180 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2015 | PASS | 27,245 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
|
| Sep 2016 | FAIL | 36,471 mi |
ADVISORY Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a) PRS Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
|
| Sep 2016 | PASS | 36,471 mi |
ADVISORY Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
|
| Sep 2017 | FAIL | 45,552 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
|
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 45,552 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2018 | PASS | 54,488 mi |
ADVISORY both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated
|
| Sep 2019 | PASS | 62,766 mi |
ADVISORY n/s/f headlamp deteriorated
|
| Oct 2020 | FAIL | 67,074 mi |
PRS Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 67,074 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 70,743 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 74,875 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
|
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 77,877 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
|
| Sep 2024 | PASS | 81,083 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) MINOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
|
| Oct 2025 | FAIL | 83,868 mi |
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
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| Oct 2025 | PASS | 83,873 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
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