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MT04 FYL

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,416 mi
Last recorded142,416 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 FYL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 142,416 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both side inner sill corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 133,697 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 127,608 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 127,608 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 123,302 miles

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

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

front exhaust system has slight leak of gases

Fail 4 Jun 2018 123,300 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

front exhaust system has slight leak of gases

Pass 8 Jun 2017 118,670 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 118,670 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported broken bracket (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 112,131 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 112,131 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 106,044 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 101,187 miles

Both Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

Pass 5 Jun 2013 94,231 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 84,231 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 75,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 75,712 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 66,871 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 60,231 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 60,231 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 53,929 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 47,667 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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MT04 FYL is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MT04 FYL, 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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MT04 FYL is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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