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DL04 FWM

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

219,656 mi
Last recorded219,656 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 FWM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 219,656 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery tray corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 219,568 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Oxygen sensor not in properly (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery tray corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 219,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

head lamps faded

Pass 30 Sep 2019 211,872 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2019 211,872 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 204,036 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Sep 2018 203,734 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2017 198,377 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 198,377 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 17 Sep 2016 184,197 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 184,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 170,657 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 170,657 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper damaged (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 154,523 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 154,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 138,976 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 138,949 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres 2mm

damage to body

offside rear tyre low on edge

Pass 14 Sep 2012 120,037 miles

damage to bumper

Fail 14 Sep 2012 120,037 miles

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

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

air bag warning light on

damage to bumper

Pass 6 Sep 2011 100,958 miles

2 x child seats in rear

offside dip beam slightly dim / lamp cracked

Fail 6 Sep 2011 100,958 miles

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

2 x child seats in rear

offside dip beam slightly dim / lamp cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2010 76,869 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 76,869 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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 11 Sep 2009 45,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Sep 2009 45,667 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2008 20,417 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 20,379 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 9,282 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 9,278 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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DL04 FWM is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 DL04 FWM, 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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DL04 FWM is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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