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FL04 FBJ

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 FBJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2020

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 101,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper has after market fins added, this does stick out from the bumper but is unlikely to cause injury to anyone.

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

Offside Front Bumper has after market fins added, this does stick out from the bumper but is unlikely to cause injury to anyone.

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

eps light on dash

Fail 4 Feb 2019 101,600 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Bumper has after market fins added, this does stick out from the bumper but is unlikely to cause injury to anyone.

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

Offside Front Bumper has after market fins added, this does stick out from the bumper but is unlikely to cause injury to anyone.

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

eps light on dash

Pass 5 Feb 2018 87,903 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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both headlight lens will req, buffing to clean up.

Fail 2 Feb 2018 87,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2018

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central exhaust has slight gas leak betwen mid and rear section joint

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 78,937 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 78,807 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 56% (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Feb 2016 67,085 miles

surface rust on all brake discs

Fail 12 Feb 2016 67,083 miles

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

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

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 1 Jun 2015 63,768 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

covers fitted to o/s & n/s outer sills

Pass 1 Jul 2014 51,642 miles

covers fitted to o/s & n/s outer sills

Pass 14 Mar 2014 50,859 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 44,713 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 36,786 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 27,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,642 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 20,419 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 20,419 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,343 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 16,082 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 13,107 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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FL04 FBJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FL04 FBJ, 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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FL04 FBJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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