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DY54 ESV

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

112,208 mi
Last recorded112,208 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 ESV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 112,208 miles

Front Lower ball joint boots splitting n/s/f & o/s/f

Nearside Front screen washer jet low output

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

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake low reading

Rear bumper cross member corroded

post o2 sensor wiring insulation damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2022 109,282 miles

Coil spring corroded all four road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

play in o/s front strut top mount

slight age cracks to o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r

Fail 18 Feb 2022 109,282 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

play in o/s front strut top mount

slight age cracks to o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r

Pass 17 Feb 2021 106,191 miles

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

exhaust corroded at joints

Pass 8 Feb 2020 103,754 miles

all suspension components corroding

parking brake just met efficiency

Fail 8 Feb 2020 103,754 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

all suspension components corroding

parking brake just met efficiency

Pass 11 Feb 2019 99,299 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 92,541 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 92,541 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 88,014 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 87,862 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 87,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 82,349 miles

coil springs corroded

front wipers smearing

play in steering rack joints

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 72,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Sep 2014 72,364 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2013 64,059 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust sytem corroded at joints not blowing at moment

nearside rear tyre has cut in side wall not too cords

wipers noisy operation[blades]

Fail 11 Sep 2013 63,905 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust sytem corroded at joints not blowing at moment

wipers noisy operation[blades]

Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,980 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 56,980 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 50,664 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 44,155 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 44,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,691 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 29,376 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear seat belts not inspected due to child seats fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2008 29,376 miles

both rear seat belts not inspected due to child seats fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2007 23,171 miles

OSR tyre outer sidewall has a cut but not exposing cords

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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DY54 ESV is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DY54 ESV, 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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DY54 ESV is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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