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DY54 FPV

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,134 mi
Last recorded146,134 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 146,134 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in both front shock absorbers

Fail 26 Nov 2016 145,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in both front shock absorbers

Pass 28 Nov 2015 135,863 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Engine covers fitted time of test

Fail 25 Nov 2015 135,863 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Engine covers fitted time of test

N/F brake slightly binding

N/R wheel bearing not checked

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 121,173 miles

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2014 121,173 miles

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

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2014 120,917 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side rear treads are worn uneavenly and is low on the inner edges of tread

sill covers fitted and unable to fully inspect outer sills

Pass 2 Dec 2013 97,511 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 74,348 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 64,436 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres wornm inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2010 53,960 miles

Rear discs worn

Pass 29 Oct 2009 43,301 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,791 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 15,411 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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DY54 FPV is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FPV, 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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What year was DY54 FPV registered?

DY54 FPV is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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