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OE04 BAU

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,277 mi
Last recorded121,277 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 BAU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 121,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 121,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 110,127 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2017 104,528 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underbody/Chassis/suspension components (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2016 93,987 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both sides front tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Apr 2015 87,109 miles

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

cuts in n/s/r tyre outer wall

Fail 23 Apr 2015 87,100 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

cuts in n/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 22 Apr 2014 77,434 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 68,551 miles

HID lamps fitted , Cannot determine the functioning of self levelling systems

Fail 22 Apr 2013 68,551 miles

HID lamps fitted , Cannot determine the functioning of self levelling systems

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 59,100 miles

nsf tyre sidewall damage

osf shock damp

Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,511 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 36,442 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,283 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 26,277 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 19,262 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 BAU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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