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BV54 TKE

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,111 mi
Last recorded131,111 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 TKE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 131,111 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 130,190 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side of the vehicle has signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 130,188 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main centre pipe at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side of the vehicle has signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 130,186 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe is front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 126,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s main centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both n/s and o/s inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear no seats fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Sep 2020 126,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s main centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both n/s and o/s inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear no seats fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Sep 2019 122,747 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s inner edges both worn (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake has little reserve travel

no rear seats fitted at the time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2018 117,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 6 Sep 2018 117,405 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at the join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 29 Aug 2018 117,364 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front slight play in strut top

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 107,681 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 97,443 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 88,783 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 80,275 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 70,924 miles

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

slight play n/s/f track rod end

Pass 11 Aug 2012 54,108 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 54,108 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 43,624 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 40,216 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 27,245 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 23,826 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)

both front wipers split on end

both rear tyres cracking in tread 205/45x17

Pass 21 Apr 2008 21,220 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 18,428 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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BV54 TKE is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc 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 BV54 TKE, 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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BV54 TKE is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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