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DS04 FUP

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

211,389 mi
Last recorded211,389 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 FUP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 211,389 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 6 Jul 2020

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Jul 2019 201,101 miles

n/s and o/s lower sills corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2019 201,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s lower sills corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2018 190,692 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills corrosion starting

no warning lights on dash time of test

under bonnet plastic covers

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 1 Aug 2018 190,692 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills corrosion starting

no warning lights on dash time of test

under bonnet plastic covers

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 26 Jul 2017 180,620 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 180,620 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 172,001 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 159,841 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 151,704 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 151,691 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 143,293 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 135,902 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 128,416 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 128,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 115,102 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 115,102 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front brake discs worn.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 101,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 101,065 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 83,177 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 83,177 miles

Nearside Front 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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 64,069 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear tyres worn on edges

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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DS04 FUP is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DS04 FUP, 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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DS04 FUP is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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