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HF04 DZJ

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,049 mi
Last recorded156,049 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 DZJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 156,049 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 156,046 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both side bracket bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 150,013 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 149,665 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 140,907 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 140,907 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 136,333 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 119,286 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 119,286 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 115,234 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 115,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 103,873 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose and exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front lower ball joint gaiter perished,Offside front lower ball joint gaiter badly perished (Att soon)

Rear brake discs corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Nov 2014 103,873 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust heat shield loose and exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front lower ball joint gaiter perished,Offside front lower ball joint gaiter badly perished (Att soon)

Rear brake discs corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Nov 2013 93,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres worn to legal limit

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2013 93,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres worn to legal limit

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 85,614 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front shockabsorber has misting/minor leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Sticker in swept area of windscreen but not visible from inside vehicle

Fail 16 Nov 2012 85,614 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front shockabsorber has misting/minor leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Sticker in swept area of windscreen but not visible from inside vehicle

Pass 22 Nov 2011 76,507 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 67,127 miles

wear rear brake calipers/cables

Pass 30 Nov 2009 57,045 miles

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

both rear brake calipers,cables worn

rear brake discs have corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,427 miles

both wiper blades poor

front brake pads worn

Pass 4 Oct 2007 32,823 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 31,631 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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HF04 DZJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HF04 DZJ, 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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HF04 DZJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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