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GY04 SPZ

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,285 mi
Last recorded109,285 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 SPZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 109,285 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

areas of corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2024 109,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

areas of corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2023 99,043 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

areas of corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2023 99,043 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

areas of corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2021 96,968 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 85,762 miles

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

Offside headlamp beam image deteriorated

Rear exhaust join corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2020 85,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside headlamp beam image deteriorated

Rear exhaust join corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 79,743 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 76,549 miles

Exhaust corroding at joint - rear

Fail 8 Jun 2018 76,549 miles

Exhaust corroding at joint - rear

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 71,860 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 56,920 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

all 4 tyre inner side-walls perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,184 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 49,444 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet catch sticky

brake bind to n/s front, ON LIMIT

Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,444 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

bonnet catch sticky

brake bind to n/s front, ON LIMIT

Pass 19 Mar 2013 44,212 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 40,416 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in offside front inner track rod ball joint

Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,109 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 30,540 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 25,716 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 20,255 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 20,255 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front pads low

Pass 12 Mar 2007 15,381 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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GY04 SPZ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GY04 SPZ, 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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GY04 SPZ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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