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FE04 VFR

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,477 mi
Last recorded141,477 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 141,477 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lamp lens dulling/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill affected area marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer suspension arm bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lamp lens dulling/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill affected area marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer suspension arm bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust mount/joint deteriorated/corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 141,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded bulk head affected line marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lamp lens dulling/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill affected area marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer suspension arm bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lamp lens dulling/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill affected area marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer suspension arm bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust mount/joint deteriorated/corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 125,161 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/wearing low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/wearing low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished small cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint deteriorated/corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 11,360 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer joint deteriorating/corrosion (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 103,875 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 103,875 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 97,895 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 97,895 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 90,069 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 90,069 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 82,409 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 75,140 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 75,140 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 67,215 miles

rear wiper is missing

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2011 67,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

rear wiper is missing

Pass 8 Aug 2009 51,659 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2008 35,959 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2007 22,591 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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FE04 VFR is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel 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 FE04 VFR, 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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FE04 VFR is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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