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FH54 XML

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,398 mi
Last recorded108,398 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 XML
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 108,398 miles

Minor exhaust gas leak at cat join.

N/S headlamp cloudy but beam still there.

Offside Rear ARB link boot cut but still holding grease.

Rear tyres very close to 1.6mm.

Slight play in both front track rod ends.

Underneath of vehicle heavily corroded/undersealed.

Pass 30 Oct 2018 105,160 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 100,688 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 100,688 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 94,847 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 94,847 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 94,793 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded abs pump to n/s union (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

cat has exhaust bandage

sill covers

Pass 31 Jul 2015 84,707 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 79,562 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 74,596 miles

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

unable to fully assess repair to rear panel due to sealent

Pass 16 Oct 2012 68,850 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 63,202 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 63,202 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 54,995 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 54,747 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2009 40,506 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 37,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 25,573 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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FH54 XML is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc 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 FH54 XML, 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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FH54 XML is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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