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FL54 ZFF

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

149,192 mi
Last recorded149,192 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 ZFF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2024 149,192 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill near suspension arm mounting and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged and cracking sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded at joint .

all suspension generally corroded.

general under body corrosion.

Pass 12 Sep 2023 145,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

general all round under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2022 144,219 miles

suspension and under body corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 139,346 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 139,342 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement Park brake lever/linkage on brake caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation Upto approx' 60% compared to near side (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pads are severely over heated, due to caliper seizure (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2020 132,880 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 132,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement Brake caliper lever for park brake sticks on (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 128,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

all springs slightly corroded.

Pass 31 Aug 2018 120,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly feathering

Pass 11 Sep 2017 112,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread feathering and slight flat spot in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Circa 2.60 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 102,740 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 96,855 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Near side rear and off side rear to rear brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded All four corners (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 89,727 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 81,289 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 76,174 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 76,174 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 69,827 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 62,466 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 62,466 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,810 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

handbrake travel long

small splits in front wiper blades.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 44,000 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 32,785 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 32,744 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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FL54 ZFF is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel 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 FL54 ZFF, 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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FL54 ZFF is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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