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BG04 MLV

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,157 mi
Last recorded133,157 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 MLV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 133,157 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

both front shock absorbers have movement internally

Fail 2 Jul 2021 133,127 miles

Emissions not tested due to leaking exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center silencer outlet pipe broken at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working! (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess one bolt missing! (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 124,457 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 116,068 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 107,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 97,622 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 97,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 88,435 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 79,921 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 79,921 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 72,638 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 65,633 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 65,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 60,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 57,170 miles

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

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

front brake imbalance of 16%

nearside headlamp slightly damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2011 57,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside headlamp slightly damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2010 53,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 48,783 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 45,123 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 39,102 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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BG04 MLV is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BG04 MLV, 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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BG04 MLV is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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