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OV04 HGK

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

136,615 mi
Last recorded136,615 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 HGK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 136,615 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both slightly defective. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 136,581 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture From abs pump to o/s/f Just above the drive shaft (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both slightly defective. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Brake cable/caliper arm on slightly. Sticking? (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 124,981 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rad support crash bar corroded within 30cm of sub frame mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner outer tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer tread edge plus 10 years old. cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 16 percent (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair at 61 percent (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 124,921 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of rear axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rad support crash bar corroded within 30cm of sub frame mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner outer tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer tread edge plus 10 years old. cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 16 percent (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair at 61 percent (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 118,961 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 111,071 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 107,220 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 107,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 94,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 92,436 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 13 Mar 2018 88,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges,recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 83,866 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

HANDBRAKE ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIREMENTS

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

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

SILL COVERS FITTED TO OUTER SILLS PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 78,409 miles

CHASSIS CORRODED

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 10 Mar 2015 72,444 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

various suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 65,215 miles

various suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 57,060 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 44,048 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 31,618 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 28,235 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 25,482 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 23,083 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 19,679 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 HGK is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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

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