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DV04 FDE

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

99,560 mi
Last recorded99,560 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 FDE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 99,560 miles

Rear general corrosion on rear axle

Fail 4 Mar 2026 99,560 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low

Rear general corrosion on rear axle

Pass 4 Mar 2025 97,364 miles

Offside Front ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2024 92,731 miles

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

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

both head lamps sun bleached

Pass 27 Mar 2023 89,880 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear crash bar very corroded

battery loose

Fail 25 Mar 2023 89,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear crash bar very corroded

battery loose

Pass 5 Mar 2022 86,920 miles

engine oil on min

Fail 5 Mar 2022 86,920 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine oil on min

Pass 15 Mar 2021 83,197 miles

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

Front headlamp lenses are hazey

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorbers, lower spring seats are corroded

horn works but sounds defective

Fail 13 Mar 2021 83,197 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front headlamp lenses are hazey

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorbers, lower spring seats are corroded

horn works but sounds defective

Pass 28 Mar 2020 78,314 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 flex hoses have rusty ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lenses are hazey/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rubber starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock absorber has a slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2020 78,313 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps l/h reg lamp not working (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a deep cut on inner edge exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 flex hoses have rusty ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lenses are hazey/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rubber starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock absorber has a slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 76,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 76,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 70,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 63,112 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 63,112 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 56,491 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 51,523 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 22 Mar 2014 44,366 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 39,104 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,053 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,135 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 30,709 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 19 Mar 2009 25,795 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 20,625 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 15,300 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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DV04 FDE is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DV04 FDE, 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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DV04 FDE is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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