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A4 XFT

2005 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,340 mi
Last recorded84,340 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Civic72,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 XFT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 84,340 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 80,018 miles

both front brakes slight binding

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

steering operation slightly tight

Pass 21 Jun 2023 79,935 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

rear screen wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

steering operation slightly tight

Fail 15 Jun 2023 79,906 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

brake pedal operation slightly spongy

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

rear screen wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

steering operation slightly tight

Pass 20 Jun 2022 79,866 miles

front brakes performances slight imbalance- 24%

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside front tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish on outer sidewall

steering operation slightly tight

Pass 20 Jul 2021 79,751 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 79,696 miles

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

Pass 8 Jul 2019 79,314 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 79,314 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 78,324 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 78,145 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 77,535 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 75,022 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 75,022 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 72,279 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 68,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 68,484 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 65,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 65,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside front tyre tread cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,837 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyre treads cracking

front brake discs worn and scored

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2010 56,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front wiper blades split but clearing screen

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Oct 2009 52,679 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 48,067 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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A4 XFT is a 2005 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 72,048 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 XFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A4 XFT registered?

A4 XFT is a 2005 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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