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HG04 VJL

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

98,416 mi
Last recorded98,416 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 VJL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 98,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Washer jets misaligned; But sufficient fluid to windscreen.

Fail 31 May 2023 98,414 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Washer jets misaligned; But sufficient fluid to windscreen.

Pass 16 May 2022 95,450 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 95,449 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 93,123 miles

headlight beam image deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2020 91,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 91,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 88,011 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

all rear suspension and chassis rusty

both front shocks slight play in shaft

Fail 18 Apr 2019 88,010 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

all rear suspension and chassis rusty

both front shocks slight play in shaft

front brakes req service

Pass 30 Apr 2018 84,547 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pedal rubber worn

offside headlamp lense misted

Fail 30 Apr 2018 84,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lense misted (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pedal rubber worn

offside headlamp lense misted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 80,874 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 80,874 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel stiff to rotate.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 76,197 miles

Both headlight aims poor.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,675 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn and perished

Pass 12 Apr 2014 66,684 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 66,684 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

Coolant level low.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 61,585 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Apr 2013 61,585 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2012 55,514 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,733 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 39,038 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 30,474 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 24,936 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 21,137 miles

1. Parking brake travel long.......... Visual inspection only on N/S/R seat belt... child seat fitted

Fail 2 May 2007 21,137 miles

1. Parking brake travel long.......... Visual inspection only on N/S/R seat belt... child seat fitted

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 VJL is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VJL, 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 VJL is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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