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FG04 LUW

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,270 mi
Last recorded138,270 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 LUW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 138,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 138,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 132,516 miles

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

Rear crash bar excessively corroded but not prescribed item

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

handbrake travel

Fail 27 Jan 2020 132,493 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

Rear crash bar excessively corroded but not prescribed item

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

handbrake travel

Pass 28 Jan 2019 126,952 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 126,934 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 123,145 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 123,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 116,897 miles

FRONT AND REAR TYRES DIFFERNT SIZES

NEARSIDE FRONT SPRING CORRODED/WEAK

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

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP DAMAGED

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 116,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50r16 91W (4.1.E.1)

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

FRONT AND REAR TYRES DIFFERNT SIZES

NEARSIDE FRONT SPRING CORRODED/WEAK

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

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP DAMAGED

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 108,877 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2015 100,547 miles

both headlights deteriated

Pass 30 Jan 2014 92,176 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 80,982 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 80,980 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 69,644 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 56,014 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 45,180 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 34,208 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 34,207 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,977 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 29,874 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 21,814 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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FG04 LUW is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FG04 LUW, 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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FG04 LUW is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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