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LA04 BYM

2004 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,114 mi
Last recorded174,114 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 BYM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 174,114 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake discs

Fail 18 May 2016 174,114 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear brake discs

Pass 12 Sep 2014 155,546 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 141,866 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 141,866 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 129,139 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 129,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 112,788 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 112,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 97,329 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 81,642 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 61,743 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 52,169 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 50,117 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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LA04 BYM is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LA04 BYM, 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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LA04 BYM is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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