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FB04 EPY

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

125,228 mi
Last recorded125,228 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 EPY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 125,228 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2019 124,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 113,560 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 113,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 102,740 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 89,725 miles

BRAKE DISCS; front's appear worn

BRAKE DISCS; outer face lightly corroded > offside rear

BRAKE HOSE; small cut to it's outer layer >offside front

WASHERS; rear not working

WIPER; rear incomplete

Fail 20 Aug 2016 89,725 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition MIDDLE PIPE BROKEN (7.1.4)

BRAKE DISCS; front's appear worn

BRAKE DISCS; outer face lightly corroded > offside rear

BRAKE HOSE; small cut to it's outer layer >offside front

EXHAUST ; back box is detached from the system and in danger of falling off

WASHERS; rear not working

WIPER; rear incomplete

Pass 24 Aug 2015 86,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 86,101 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 86,101 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside & nearside (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 80,799 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 80,799 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 75,578 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 75,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 69,606 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 69,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2011 61,848 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 61,844 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 56,042 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)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 56,042 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 50,286 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 41,444 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 33,769 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 33,499 miles

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

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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FB04 EPY is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 FB04 EPY, 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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FB04 EPY is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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