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LA04 BYS

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,214 mi
Last recorded112,214 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 BYS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 112,214 miles

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))

Pass 8 May 2025 106,234 miles

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))

Fail 3 May 2025 105,881 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 104,192 miles

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))

Pass 17 May 2024 102,227 miles

Although passed , parking brake requires attention( reserve travel limited)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 May 2024 102,227 miles

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))

Pass 13 May 2023 99,306 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2023 99,297 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 96,570 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 94,214 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 94,209 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 91,776 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 90,730 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 89,785 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 87,682 miles

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)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 87,678 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 81,678 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 81,669 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 75,462 miles

centre exhaust corroded at joint.

Fail 24 Sep 2015 75,462 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded at joint.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 66,782 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 66,723 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 58,439 miles

Both reae tyres are wearing on the inner egdes, and the NSR tyre is also stepped.

Fail 9 Sep 2013 58,439 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 51,720 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 43,158 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 43,154 miles

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)

Fail 20 May 2011 42,806 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 36,710 miles

slight binding of o/s/r brake

Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,524 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 29,453 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 29,243 miles

rear number plate laminate parting

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 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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