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HV04 SWF

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,560 mi
Last recorded144,560 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 SWF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 144,560 miles

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

both front head lamp lenses slightly deteriorated

items removed from drivers view prior to test

n/s/r tyre scrubbing on both outer edges

o/s/r tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2016 144,416 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front head lamp lenses slightly deteriorated

items removed from drivers view prior to test

n/s/r tyre scrubbing on both outer edges

o/s/r tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2015 134,009 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 133,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 120,567 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 120,567 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 109,817 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 98,359 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 98,359 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 88,685 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 88,685 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 59,976 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 59,065 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 50,186 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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HV04 SWF is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HV04 SWF, 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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HV04 SWF is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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