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FY54 VGD

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

169,754 mi
Last recorded169,754 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 VGD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 169,754 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 168,922 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 166,342 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 163,939 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cover (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 159,614 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 159,538 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 157,447 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides / pair . set (3.5.1i)

engine oil leaking

Fail 9 Mar 2016 157,447 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides / pair . set (3.5.1i)

engine oil leaking

Pass 11 Dec 2014 152,431 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2014 152,430 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 5 Dec 2014 152,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Both headlamps are deteriorated & have a poor light output

M.I.L. is lit

N/S/rear brake calipur is binding

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 138,144 miles

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

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

m i l indicates fault

Pass 11 Nov 2013 138,144 miles

m i l indicates fault

Pass 10 Nov 2012 119,584 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 113,583 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 101,716 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 84,735 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 67,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 50,305 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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FY54 VGD is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FY54 VGD, 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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FY54 VGD is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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