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OV04 EAJ

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,750 mi
Last recorded108,750 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 EAJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 108,750 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 93,180 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 82,769 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Nov 2016 82,769 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2015 75,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2015 75,339 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 68,783 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper slightly smeary

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 66,051 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Idle speed slightly high but OK

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R tyre perished

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 66,051 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Idle speed slightly high but OK

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R tyre perished

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 62,071 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 62,071 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 60,519 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 60,519 miles

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges.

deep cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall but not down to cord.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 50,708 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 50,708 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 39,810 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 33,263 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,919 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,965 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 EAJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EAJ, 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 EAJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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