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DS04 SFU

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

157,341 mi
Last recorded157,341 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 SFU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 157,341 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 157,341 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 138,236 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 138,236 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 132,769 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but can still be read (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 132,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced no beam immage (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but can still be read (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 128,482 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 128,481 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 123,407 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 116,869 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate cracked

Fail 19 Jul 2012 116,867 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 May 2011 107,014 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 107,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 93,816 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 81,299 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 81,289 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2008 80,694 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 80,694 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 60,914 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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DS04 SFU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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