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OV04 HFA

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,238 mi
Last recorded31,238 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 HFA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 31,238 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 28,646 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 25,894 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 22,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 18,226 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 15,268 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 14,495 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 14,136 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Mar 2019 14,136 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 13,720 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 13,224 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 12,794 miles

offside front headlight contaminated with condensation

various damage around vehicle

Fail 15 Mar 2016 12,794 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front - split ends (8.2.2)

offside front headlight contaminated with condensation

various damage around vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2015 12,218 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 12,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 11,884 miles

nearside rear lamp unit damaged but not showing white light to rear

Pass 18 Mar 2013 11,512 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 11,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 11,136 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 10,641 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 10,216 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 9,547 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 8,833 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 7,689 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 HFA is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HFA, 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 OV04 HFA registered?

OV04 HFA is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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