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FB04 JDK

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

159,412 mi
Last recorded159,412 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 JDK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 159,412 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 159,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 159,114 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust rear back box connection (8.2.2.1 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen nearside front and offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside rear and offside rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 156,226 miles

Driver side Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Driver side Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Passenger side Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

Passenger side and Driver side Front & Rear Brake discs worn, but not excessively

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 153,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 150,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

engine management light on

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 May 2016 150,185 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

engine management light on

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 147,993 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 1 May 2015 147,937 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)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2014 130,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 114,349 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 3 May 2013 113,958 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 3 May 2012 97,432 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 2 May 2012 97,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 28 Apr 2011 80,694 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 80,688 miles

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

shallow cuts in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2010 64,759 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 62,380 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 21 Jul 2009 62,380 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 53,058 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Jul 2008 53,053 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs worn/corroding edges

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs worn /corroding edges

rear brake pads very low

Pass 21 Jul 2007 49,070 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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FB04 JDK is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 JDK, 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 JDK is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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