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FG04 VFE

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,462 mi
Last recorded112,462 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 VFE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 112,462 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2023 112,460 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 109,721 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 105,832 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2021 105,817 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 103,342 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 100,916 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 100,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 97,044 miles

Nearside Rear tyre poor

Rear brake pipe ends corroding

Fail 24 Jul 2018 97,044 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre poor

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

Rear brake pipe ends corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2017 92,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil shocker seeping very slightly (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 88,069 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 84,196 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 79,027 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 73,025 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 65,617 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,140 miles

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)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 58,139 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 50,943 miles

(5.2.6)the nearside lower outer sill has a protective cover fitted preventing an inspection

(5.2.6)the offside lower outer sill has a protective cover fitted preventing an inspection

(8.2.2)The nearside wiper blade is splitting

(8.2.2)The offside wiper blade is splitting

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 18 Jul 2009 44,861 miles

(4.1D1)The nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)The offside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

Fail 24 Jul 2008 40,649 miles

(1.6C1.2)the offside driving mean beam hot spot centre is noe positioned at the 2.0% vertical tolerance,it appears that there may be a problem with the lamp or the bulb

(4.1D1)the offside and the nearside rear tyres are wearing close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)the offside front tyre inner shoulder within tread wear indicators area is worn close to the legal limit

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 40,649 miles

(1.6C1.2)the offside driving mean beam hot spot centre is noe positioned at the 2.0% vertical tolerance,it appears that there may be a problem with the lamp or the bulb

(4.1D1)the offside and the nearside rear tyres are wearing close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)the offside front tyre inner shoulder within tread wear indicators area is worn close to the legal limit

Pass 26 Jul 2007 34,862 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 VFE is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VFE, 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 VFE is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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