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EF04 LDZ

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,747 mi
Last recorded131,747 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 LDZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 131,747 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated, (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 123,286 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 123,286 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 113,065 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 105,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, no reserve (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 96,917 miles

both front head lamps diss-coloured.

both front lower arm (front) bushes starting to split.

both rear tyres cracking/perished.

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

slight knock n/s/f suspect top cup/mount.

Pass 23 May 2017 92,974 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 89,383 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 89,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link worn/ movement

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

Offside Rear anti roll bar link retainer lugs broken

Pass 18 May 2015 84,853 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS AGE CRACKED

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR BUMPER HAS COLLISION DAMAGE

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 15 May 2015 84,853 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS AGE CRACKED

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR BUMPER HAS COLLISION DAMAGE

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 80,501 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS BADLY CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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 INNER CV BOOT IS GREASY

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2013 75,433 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 May 2013 75,433 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 70,339 miles

child seats fitted

exhaust badly corroded

Fail 22 May 2012 70,339 miles

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

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

child seats fitted

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 19 May 2011 64,896 miles

washers 1 jet only working each side

Pass 28 May 2010 59,904 miles

Front inner brake pads low

O/S/F Fog light smashed

O/S/F Tyre at 2mm and perished

Fail 27 May 2010 59,904 miles

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

Front inner brake pads low

O/S/F Fog light smashed

O/S/F Tyre at 2mm and perished

Pass 26 May 2009 51,654 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 51,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 40,448 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 12 Apr 2007 30,215 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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EF04 LDZ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EF04 LDZ, 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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EF04 LDZ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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