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FM04 DHA

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

143,593 mi
Last recorded143,593 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 DHA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2020 143,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion throughout under side of vehicle

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2019 124,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm -205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 124,124 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm -205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 108,041 miles

O/S/F headlamp mist

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

mist oil bottom of engine

Fail 12 Apr 2018 108,041 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F headlamp mist

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

mist oil bottom of engine

Pass 20 Apr 2017 91,794 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 91,794 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint broken (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 87,217 miles

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

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

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

Fail 16 May 2016 87,217 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2015 82,422 miles

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

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads!

Fail 23 May 2015 82,392 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads!

Pass 28 May 2014 77,234 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2014 77,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 69,724 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 62,645 miles

unable to fully inspect front and rear brake pads!

Fail 23 May 2012 62,644 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to fully inspect front and rear brake pads!

Pass 28 May 2011 53,814 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 44,555 miles

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

Front pads are approx 85% worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2009 37,017 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 30,059 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 22,765 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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FM04 DHA is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FM04 DHA, 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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FM04 DHA is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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