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OV04 HDK

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

180,233 mi
Last recorded180,233 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 HDK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 180,233 miles

Both front tyres are worn on outer edges

Front and rear subframes/suspension components and under vehicle have surface corrosion not considered excesive

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Offside front and both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 171,790 miles

Front and rear subframes/suspension components/floor pan areas corroding not to excess

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

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Fail 27 May 2016 171,790 miles

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

Front and rear subframes/suspension components/floor pan areas corroding not to excess

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

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2015 163,505 miles

Vehicle/suspension/subframes/rear brake discs corroding not to excess

Fail 5 May 2015 163,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle/suspension/subframes/rear brake discs corroding not to excess

Pass 30 May 2014 153,363 miles

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

VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES CORRODING. ALL BRAKE DISCS WEARING/CORRODING.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 144,225 miles

VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES CORRODING.

Fail 5 Jun 2013 144,225 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES CORRODING.

Pass 31 May 2012 135,325 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 135,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2011 124,706 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 124,566 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING.

Pass 7 May 2010 107,075 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 90,141 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 90,141 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 65,289 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 44,106 miles

Oil leak

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 HDK is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HDK, 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 HDK is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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