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112,214 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front strengthening bar significantly corroded
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Multiple previous repairs covered under thick layer of underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Inner both arches covered in sealant
Rear Inner both sills covered in sealant
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear park lagging
Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill inner and outer sill have numerous repairs covered in silicone and under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle covered in thick underseal restricting the assessment of corrosion Side skirts fitted restricting the assessment of both outer sills for corrosion
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill 2 holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear suspension arm mounting/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Although passed , parking brake requires attention( reserve travel limited)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Although passed , parking brake requires attention( reserve travel limited)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear park brake lever not returning to stop when released
Offside Rear park brake lever not returning to stop when released
Rear long travel on handbrake,little reserve travel left
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension bush split/not attached to arm or inner sleeve, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and adjacent areas adjacent to mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension bush split/not attached to arm or inner sleeve, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and floor areas adjacent to mounting points (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and adjacent areas adjacent to mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning EPS warning light on (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear park brake lever not returning to stop when released
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor areas adjacent to mounting points (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear park brake lever not returning to stop when released
Rear long travel on handbrake,little reserve travel left
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low (3.5.1g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear coil spring corroded BOTH. (2.4.C.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Fault in system, open circuit, OSR Speed Sensor (3.4.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Bulb has possibly fallen out? There is an image, but the output is poor. (1.7.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear coil spring corroded BOTH. (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear to mid section corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
centre exhaust corroded at joint.
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
centre exhaust corroded at joint.
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Both reae tyres are wearing on the inner egdes, and the NSR tyre is also stepped.
Both reae tyres are wearing on the inner egdes, and the NSR tyre is also stepped.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
n/s/r wheel . slight bind
slight binding of o/s/r brake
rear number plate laminate parting
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LA04 BYS is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 BYS, 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 BYS is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 July 2004.
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