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EX04 VVS

2004 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,560 mi
Last recorded185,560 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 VVS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 185,560 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 183,805 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 181,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 179,276 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 168,878 miles

some surface corrosion on underside

Fail 22 Aug 2016 168,878 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

some surface corrosion on underside

Pass 27 Aug 2015 160,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres wearing off on inner edges

Fail 26 Aug 2015 160,367 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres wearing off on inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2014 154,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Aug 2014 154,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake effort low

slight handbrake travel

Pass 22 Aug 2013 147,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Aug 2013 147,803 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 142,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 136,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight handbrake travel

Fail 26 Aug 2011 136,895 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight handbrake travel

strong advise;offside bottom ball joint dust cover badly split

Pass 24 Aug 2010 130,738 miles

light bind on rear brakes

Pass 9 Sep 2009 126,601 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 119,998 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 112,679 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 103,762 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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EX04 VVS is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX04 VVS, 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 EX04 VVS registered?

EX04 VVS is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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