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A500 TER

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

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Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA500 TER
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front anti-roll bar links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner steering joints , both offside and nearside ()

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides on front, offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn more on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension unit modified but function not affected Lowering suspension fitted on front and rear, offside and nearside (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 152,251 miles

Body component insecure exhaust heat shield insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hose ferrules rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock casings rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross member rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

fuel filler pipes rusty

underbody rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2023 143,078 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock casings rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear shock lower mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 136,368 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead & front chassis rusty (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

advise underbody & suspension components rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2022 136,366 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead & front chassis rusty (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

advise underbody & suspension components rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2021 127,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to both rear flexi hoses slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust clamps rusty, system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front bulkhead & chassis getting rusty (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills & rear chassis rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arms & rods bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody getting rusty

Fail 8 Nov 2021 127,442 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to both rear flexi hoses slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust clamps rusty, system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front bulkhead & chassis getting rusty (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills & rear chassis rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arms & rods bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody getting rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2020 122,502 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 122,501 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 119,658 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both rear wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear flexi hose mountings (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 119,658 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both rear wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear flexi hose mountings (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 112,189 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 102,183 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 95,802 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 90,041 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 84,688 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 79,277 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 73,283 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 67,671 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 61,314 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 52,677 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 43,449 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 43,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 27,327 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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A500 TER is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 74,453 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 A500 TER, 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 22 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A500 TER is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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