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OE04 BAA

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

127,270 mi
Last recorded127,270 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 BAA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 127,270 miles

Corrosion - rear subframe, suspension components and vehicle structure

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Park brake only just met minimum efficiency - advise adjustment/repair

Fail 7 Sep 2023 127,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush u/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails , upper floor, inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corrosion thru out but no holes

Pass 6 Sep 2022 122,219 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sills, chassis legs and floor pan NO holes could be made at time of test with thumb pressure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills NO holes could be made at time of test using thumb pressure (7.1.1 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 25 Aug 2022 122,217 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault red airbag light lit up on dash board (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sills, chassis legs and floor pan NO holes could be made at time of test with thumb pressure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills NO holes could be made at time of test using thumb pressure (7.1.1 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 18 Aug 2021 116,807 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight cracking but not gone all the way through the rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (advise replacement in near future to prevent wear on other components) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 2 Sep 2020 106,076 miles

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

Under Body Corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2019 90,867 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 86,824 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 1 Apr 2017 80,996 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 80,996 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 75,360 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 4 Apr 2016 75,360 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 1 Apr 2015 68,477 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 68,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 61,898 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 52,967 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 41,860 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 28,535 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 28,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Apr 2010 26,784 miles

all tyre wall's starting to split

Pass 23 Apr 2009 25,838 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 25,838 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 24,167 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 20,138 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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OE04 BAA is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OE04 BAA, 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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OE04 BAA is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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