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DY04 VGF

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

130,248 mi
Last recorded130,248 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 VGF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 130,248 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 128,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 126,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and showing signs of excess heat (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit of 1.6mm and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 119,037 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

due to over under seal full inspection could not be carried out

general under body rust

Fail 24 Oct 2019 119,036 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/f n/s/r inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/f o/s/r inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

general under body rust

Pass 18 Aug 2018 109,458 miles

general under body rust

Fail 17 Aug 2018 109,458 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

general under body rust

Pass 28 Jul 2017 106,692 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front floor damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 22 Jul 2017 106,692 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside front floor damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 27 Jul 2016 101,555 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 101,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2015 96,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 92,223 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 84,042 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

heatshield on front exhaust pipi insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2013 84,042 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

heatshield on front exhaust pipi insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2012 74,762 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 72,262 miles

o/s/r tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2011 62,068 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,211 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 43,109 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 43,109 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 42,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 32,980 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 15,091 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 VGF is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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