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OV04 CWY

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,369 mi
Last recorded140,369 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 CWY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2023 140,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested wheel wont rotate/caliper appears to be siezed (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill/corner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely possible caliper siezed (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Heat shiled loose

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 130,880 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 124,578 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 124,578 miles

Emissions not tested exh/leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 121,291 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear bumper support bar corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 119,581 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Sep 2018 119,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 111,173 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front brake sticky

Fail 31 Aug 2017 111,152 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front brake sticky

Pass 3 Aug 2016 97,814 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine tray o/s insecure

Fail 3 Aug 2016 97,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bottom radiator hose clip badly corroded

engine tray o/s insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2015 85,657 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 76,537 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 72,457 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 70,244 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 70,244 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 64,292 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 54,878 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 45,399 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 34,899 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 23,780 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 23,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both w/jets unblocked on test

surface corrosion on rear ex: silencer

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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OV04 CWY is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OV04 CWY, 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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OV04 CWY is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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