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FV54 ETK

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,336 mi
Last recorded142,336 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 ETK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 142,336 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 119,123 miles

Engine has oil leak

Front suspension arms corroded

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

Offside front ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside front coil spring broken at big end

Rear suspension area corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 114,197 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 108,980 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 106,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 99,827 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 92,618 miles

centre exhaust join to rear section badly corroded but secure and not leaking

nearside front brake disc is lipped

rear wiperblade is worn

Fail 17 Feb 2013 92,618 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

centre exhaust join to rear section badly corroded but secure and not leaking

nearside front brake disc is lipped

rear wiperblade is worn

Pass 26 Oct 2011 83,207 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 71,812 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 59,662 miles

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

Front and rear brakes binding slightly. Offside front and rear wiper blades are split.

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 59,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front and rear brakes binding slightly. Offside front and rear wiper blades are split.

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 46,174 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 33,041 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 ETK is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ETK, 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 ETK is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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