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FE04 GVJ

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,322 mi
Last recorded149,322 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 GVJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 149,322 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 149,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 143,518 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 143,517 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 130,746 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2018 119,247 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 103,509 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 103,434 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe behind hub rusty

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

Offside Rear brake pipe behind hub rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2016 85,810 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamps misting

Fail 22 Mar 2016 85,810 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front headlamps misting

Pass 26 Mar 2015 76,247 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 59,333 miles

noise round clutch bearing

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 20 Mar 2013 56,204 miles

chlid seat fitted to o s r belt

kerb damage to alloys

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 14 Mar 2012 53,189 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,715 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 50,715 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 29 Mar 2010 46,944 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 46,831 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,641 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 31,634 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 24,884 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 24,884 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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FE04 GVJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FE04 GVJ, 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 FE04 GVJ registered?

FE04 GVJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is FE04 GVJ safe to buy?

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