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J555 OSE

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,842 mi
Last recorded96,842 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 OSE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 96,842 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes at front union covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front play on both front strut inserts when car jacked up

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil level low

Fail 5 Dec 2023 96,842 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes at front union covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front play on both front strut inserts when car jacked up

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil level low

Pass 16 Nov 2022 93,003 miles

Front headlamps slightly cloudy

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight play on shaft

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear valance crossmember corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 89,536 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 89,521 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 83,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 77,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe at n/s/f union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 72,268 miles

Oil leak filter ()

Fail 16 May 2018 72,268 miles

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

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

Oil leak filter ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 66,325 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 57,447 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 57,419 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported FLANGE DETERIORATED/MISSING (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45W17INNER WALL CUT (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45W17 INNER WALL CUT (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 51,420 miles

Engine oil level close to min

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear exhaust flange deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 48,032 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

beam immage on o/s/f headlamp slightly deteriorated

exhaust rear joint deteriorated but pipe secure

Fail 30 Apr 2014 48,032 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

beam immage on o/s/f headlamp slightly deteriorated

exhaust rear joint deteriorated but pipe secure

Pass 29 Apr 2013 45,135 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated at flanges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight accident damage to front bumper

Pass 1 May 2012 41,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rear flange deteriorated

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

o/s and n/s/f wipers torn at ends

Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,622 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 38,622 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,214 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 30,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2007 23,730 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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J555 OSE is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J555 OSE, 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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J555 OSE is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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