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OE04 SZY

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

176,958 mi
Last recorded176,958 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 SZY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 176,958 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 176,950 miles

Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sills not seam welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 176,930 miles

Emissions not tested wont tick over fuel light on (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses faded (4.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached hub to shocker (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexi to steel mt corroded and fell off body (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 164,132 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 164,042 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 155,599 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 148,387 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 148,387 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 141,556 miles

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

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

Surface Corrosion OS/NS Inner Sill

Fail 25 Sep 2018 141,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Surface Corrosion OS/NS Inner Sill

Pass 9 Sep 2017 123,707 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 123,707 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 112,483 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Sep 2016 112,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe to flexi (hub) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Apr 2015 91,027 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to floor pan

Pass 4 Apr 2014 83,042 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 76,985 miles

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2012 70,443 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 63,655 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 56,959 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 49,159 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2008 41,117 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 31,055 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 SZY is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SZY, 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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What year was OE04 SZY registered?

OE04 SZY is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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