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MA04 HFL

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

165,067 mi
Last recorded165,067 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 HFL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 165,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 154,264 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 150,574 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 150,574 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached droplink detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 144,709 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 144,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 140,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 140,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 130,445 miles

front exhaust pipe has slight blow

Pass 22 Nov 2018 87,328 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 87,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 46,508 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 43,086 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 40,363 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 40,353 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users lower valance to under wheel arch cover loose and insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front axle imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle has application inbalance (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Nov 2014 38,180 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 35,418 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 32,068 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 29,502 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 23,947 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 20,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 16,206 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 12,271 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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MA04 HFL is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MA04 HFL, 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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MA04 HFL is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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