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HG04 RFK

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,892 mi
Last recorded151,892 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 RFK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 151,892 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 151,891 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 145,021 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Inner sill has slight corrosion

Parking Brake effort only just met both sides

Pass 9 Jul 2018 139,861 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 139,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 132,845 miles

Rear hand brake both sides reading very low and just met min levels at 16%.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 122,915 miles

Both headlights deteriorating

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 122,907 miles

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

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

Both headlights deteriorating

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 117,588 miles

both front bottom arm inner bushes splitting

centre brake light not working

middle pipe rusty

o/s rack end has slight play

Fail 27 Jun 2015 117,588 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both front bottom arm inner bushes splitting

centre brake light not working

middle pipe rusty

o/s rack end has slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2014 111,892 miles

mid exhaust rear fange badly corroded

n.s front lower suspension arm,ball joint boot slightly perrished

Fail 1 Jul 2014 111,892 miles

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

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

mid exhaust rear fange badly corroded

n.s front lower suspension arm,ball joint boot slightly perrished

Pass 1 Jul 2013 106,225 miles

rear box flange badly corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2012 97,648 miles

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

o/s/f bumper under trim loose

Pass 8 Jul 2011 93,387 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 86,984 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 80,513 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 74,086 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 May 2008 74,086 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2007 49,929 miles

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

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

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

wiper blade rubbers all splitting.

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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HG04 RFK is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HG04 RFK, 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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HG04 RFK is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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