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LA04 GBU

2004 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,710 mi
Last recorded182,710 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 182,710 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 174,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 161,467 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 132,097 miles

engine light on

Pass 18 Mar 2016 124,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Offside Door Mirror Glass Missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 124,090 miles

Direction indicators not working Not Flashing (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Offside Door Mirror Glass Missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 111,777 miles

all brake discs worn

Pass 12 Mar 2014 96,227 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2013 80,456 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 77,263 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 71,930 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamp glasses becoming dull/ scratched

offside wiper blade starting to split

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2011 71,930 miles

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

headlamp glasses becoming dull/ scratched

offside wiper blade starting to split

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2010 64,360 miles

front discs corroding on outter edge & front pads becoming worn

side skirts preventing full inspection

Fail 26 Aug 2010 64,360 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front discs corroding on outter edge & front pads becoming worn

side skirts preventing full inspection

Pass 27 Aug 2009 57,857 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 53,124 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 49,992 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 45,838 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 GBU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GBU, 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 GBU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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