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FA04 BYH

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,060 mi
Last recorded144,060 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 BYH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 144,060 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction opaque strip. (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 139,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Osr sill slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2023 133,944 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 125,971 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 118,748 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 118,748 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 110,217 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 99,965 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 94,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 89,624 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 89,349 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 89,349 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 83,977 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 77,723 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 71,495 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 65,045 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 58,714 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 58,724 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 53,340 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 53,340 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 47,856 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 41,929 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 36,658 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 31,051 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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FA04 BYH is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FA04 BYH, 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 FA04 BYH registered?

FA04 BYH is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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