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DF04 YFM

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

146,393 mi
Last recorded146,393 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 YFM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2024 146,393 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective needs cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor wont stay up. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced needs cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 64% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 143,545 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 143,544 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective needs cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective needs cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated rusty (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 140,447 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 May 2021 135,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2021 135,951 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 132,559 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2020 132,552 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 129,152 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 129,150 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken off (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer broken off at flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 May 2018 126,543 miles

O/S/Rear Brake Disc rusty

Fail 30 May 2018 126,543 miles

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

O/S/Rear Brake Disc rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2017 123,053 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 123,053 miles

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 120,037 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 120,037 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 117,643 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 114,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 114,698 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 108,561 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

winter tyres fitted all round

Fail 30 Apr 2013 108,561 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

winter tyres fitted all round

Pass 30 Apr 2012 99,711 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 91,415 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 91,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 82,823 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 78,851 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers just clear screen advise replace

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Apr 2008 61,861 miles

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

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

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

advise both front suspension arm bushes slightly cracked

advise front number plate damaged & only just passes minimum MOT standard advise replace ASAP

Pass 4 Apr 2008 61,861 miles

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

advise both front suspension arm bushes slightly cracked

advise front number plate damaged & only just passes minimum MOT standard advise replace ASAP

Pass 30 Apr 2007 47,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DF04 YFM is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 DF04 YFM, 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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DF04 YFM is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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