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BL04 ESG

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

92,557 mi
Last recorded92,557 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 ESG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2024 92,557 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 88,319 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 84,491 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Lens misty (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 82,354 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 80,449 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 75,663 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,112 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 69,519 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 67,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 66,003 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 64,001 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 61,011 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,678 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,052 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 53,096 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 50,082 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,634 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 43,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 34,753 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 34,753 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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BL04 ESG is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BL04 ESG, 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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BL04 ESG is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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