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HF04 VNW

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,086 mi
Last recorded113,086 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 VNW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2023 113,086 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 112,292 miles

Brake discs rusted.

Fail 8 Sep 2022 112,292 miles

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

Brake discs rusted.

Pass 14 Jul 2021 112,290 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 112,289 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated safety catch (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 111,265 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 111,265 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 111,264 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 109,818 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 109,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit, raised edge tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 14 Nov 2017 109,037 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported o/s and n/s (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit, raised edge tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 103,166 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 94,906 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 91,605 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 86,628 miles

n/s/r tyre tread pattern wearing unevenly on inner edge

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges and starting to split-not excessive at time of test!!

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 81,219 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 81,219 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 70,271 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 65,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 60,003 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 45,441 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 40,203 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 31,505 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 VNW is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VNW, 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 VNW is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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