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DY04 TVJ

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,914 mi
Last recorded142,914 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 TVJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 142,914 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Loose floormat removed from under/behind pedals

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear washer jets not working

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 May 2019 142,913 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Loose floormat removed from under/behind pedals

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear washer jets not working

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jul 2018 138,242 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler kneck corroded badly ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15/88v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear back plates on rear corroding away

all brake hose ferrules rusty

suspension rusty and subframes rusty

Fail 7 Jul 2018 138,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler kneck corroded badly ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing 195/60/15/88v (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear back plates on rear corroding away

all brake hose ferrules rusty

suspension rusty and subframes rusty

Fail 19 Jun 2018 138,160 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2018 137,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens detiorated (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested not working (1.8.A.1c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroding away

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/60/15/88v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake back plate corroding away

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front and rear subframes corroded

front asnd rear suspension corroded

fuel filler kneck badly corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 128,636 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced os/ns lens faded slightly affecting output/image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear bodywork/bumper damaged

Offside Rear tyre perished/aged

rear exhaust flanges/bolts corroded away

Pass 2 Jan 2017 123,190 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offsifde and nearside lens faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges spliting in tread and sidewall damage

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 115,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

nsr tyre perishing slightly inner edge

Fail 31 Dec 2015 115,396 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2014 110,288 miles

both rear tyres perishing (dot 2010)

front wiper blades split

nsf tyre has sidewall damage but no structure showing

osf tyre worn

Fail 30 Dec 2014 110,288 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing (dot 2010)

front wiper blades split

nsf tyre has sidewall damage but no structure showing

osf tyre worn

Pass 3 Dec 2013 98,605 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 98,605 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 90,297 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 79,276 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 Oct 2011 78,971 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

exhaust heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2010 69,585 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 61,909 miles

offside rear wheel has a slight brake bind

Pass 11 Mar 2008 52,927 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 43,290 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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DY04 TVJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DY04 TVJ, 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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DY04 TVJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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