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FT04 JVL

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,673 mi
Last recorded128,673 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 JVL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2021 128,673 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 112,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer walls (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 112,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 102,390 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 98,013 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

The rear inner wings and sills are covered

Fail 6 Dec 2017 97,779 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

The rear inner wings and sills are covered

Pass 9 Dec 2016 90,871 miles

Both o/s tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Rear inner wings corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2016 90,845 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Both o/s tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Rear inner wings corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 84,047 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 84,047 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 78,880 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 68,404 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 62,575 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jul 2011 56,341 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 49,736 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 41,648 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 41,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 33,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 25,296 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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FT04 JVL is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FT04 JVL, 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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FT04 JVL is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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