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OV04 DFY

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

160,601 mi
Last recorded160,601 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 DFY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 160,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 139,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 115,077 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 112,285 miles

Both Rear shock absorbers corrosion

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear inner Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 108,593 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel arch starting to rust

Pass 8 Mar 2021 103,156 miles

Nearside Rear door sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear anti roll bar d bush has slight play

Offside Rear door sill starting to corrode

Pass 17 Feb 2020 98,056 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear Inner Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 87,892 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 81,195 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 75,422 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 70,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2. mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 70,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2. mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 66,418 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 61,289 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 56,244 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 50,948 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 44,942 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 44,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 38,798 miles

front pads low.

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 4 Mar 2009 33,204 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 26,570 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2007 19,335 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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OV04 DFY is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OV04 DFY, 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 DFY is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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