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FA04 RHV

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,634 mi
Last recorded184,634 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 RHV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 184,634 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both links (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 184,634 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both links (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 163,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 147,250 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 132,408 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 117,290 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 117,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 102,855 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 102,855 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 88,705 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 88,705 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 73,885 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 58,084 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 43,957 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 43,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 32,481 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Fail 12 Oct 2007 32,481 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 23 Jul 2007 32,022 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front tyre side wall damaged not through to cord

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 RHV is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA04 RHV, 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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FA04 RHV is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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