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OV04 HFZ

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

126,875 mi
Last recorded126,875 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 126,875 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2025 126,870 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 121,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 117,058 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 111,766 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 111,766 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 107,738 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over on underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 104,326 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT, LOWER FRONT SUSPENSION ARM RUBBER BUSHES SPLITTING.CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDAL RUBBERS WEARING.CORROSION ON VARIOUS COMPONENTS UNDERNEATH VEHICLE.

Fail 19 Jun 2020 104,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT HAS BEEN PUSHED IN AFFECTING HEADLIGHT DIP BEAM AIM. (4.1.2 (c))

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT, LOWER FRONT SUSPENSION ARM RUBBER BUSHES SPLITTING.CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDAL RUBBERS WEARING.CORROSION ON VARIOUS COMPONENTS UNDERNEATH VEHICLE.

Pass 26 Apr 2019 103,045 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES MISTING OVER CAUSING DIP BEAM IMAGES TO BECOME DISTORTED SLIGHTLY.BOTH FRONT LOWER WISHBONE RUBBER BUSHES SPLITTING.

Pass 21 Apr 2018 101,078 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 96,830 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 96,830 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 90,349 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 86,406 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 82,781 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 76,360 miles

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

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

both front wipers are smearing

Pass 30 Jul 2012 68,704 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 60,896 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 52,688 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres starting to wear low (195/60-15).

Very slight brake bind from nearside rear brake.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 44,006 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 35,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 35,741 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 27,447 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 HFZ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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