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FT04 VJP

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

205,703 mi
Last recorded205,703 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 VJP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 205,703 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 205,615 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 191,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 191,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 181,551 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 181,551 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perished and starting to crack

Pass 23 Aug 2016 171,333 miles

Nearside Front 3mm

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 2.5mm

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 159,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 159,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 148,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 136,988 miles

Near side rear disc corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Off side rear tyre uneaven wear on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 136,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Near side rear disc corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Off side rear tyre uneaven wear on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 125,595 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

uneven wear on the o/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2011 112,601 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

headlight beam pattern poor

o/s/ front anti-roll bar link rod poor

rear discs poor

Pass 23 Aug 2010 98,421 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 98,421 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 82,490 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 65,680 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 65,680 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 49,774 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 VJP is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VJP, 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 VJP is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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