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FV54 AYW

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,824 mi
Last recorded113,824 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 AYW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2021 113,824 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sills corroded

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2021 112,251 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 107,821 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 107,821 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 100,860 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 86,348 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 86,347 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 65,776 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 65,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 58,246 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 48,388 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 48,388 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 46,236 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 44,541 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 42,663 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 42,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 40,119 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 35,832 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,317 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 25,893 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 20,145 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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FV54 AYW is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV54 AYW, 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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FV54 AYW is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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