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BK04 VAX

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

181,022 mi
Last recorded181,022 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 VAX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 181,022 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 176,191 miles

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

Front Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 171,238 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 164,919 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 164,893 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 158,633 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 158,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front o/s brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2018 151,136 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 151,114 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 142,286 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 136,297 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 130,183 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 130,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 123,846 miles

front discs lipped

headlamps deteriorated

minor oil leak

n/s/r numberplate lamp dim

vehicle only just met the emissions standards

Pass 28 Jan 2013 117,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight adverse wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2012 109,082 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 109,082 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 99,886 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 99,886 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Feb 2010 88,801 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 77,096 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 66,637 miles

n/s/f tyre worn down to wear bars and nearing legal limit.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 48,333 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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BK04 VAX is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK04 VAX, 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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What year was BK04 VAX registered?

BK04 VAX is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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