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FG04 VFK

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,606 mi
Last recorded74,606 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 VFK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 74,606 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides rear short (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 71,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front & both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.43 mm & bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front tyre bald on edges

Fail 18 Feb 2019 71,593 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BOTH sides frosted & bulbs incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front & both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.43 mm & bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front tyre bald on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2018 68,434 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 68,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 65,146 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Feb 2017 65,137 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm @ 1.52 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 61,442 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 55,180 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 42,273 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f mud flap slightly loose

Fail 3 May 2013 42,273 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s/f mud flap slightly loose

Pass 4 May 2012 34,355 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 28,171 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 21,153 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 21,153 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 18,027 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 9,468 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 6,858 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 VFK is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VFK, 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 FG04 VFK registered?

FG04 VFK is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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