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OV04 HGM

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,015 mi
Last recorded108,015 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 HGM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 108,015 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 104,791 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 104,782 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.61 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Offside and Nearside Front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside and Nearside Rear Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 100,633 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 100,628 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside and Nearside Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 97,607 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 97,606 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 95,127 miles

BOTH REAR & N/S FRONT TYRE TREADS CLOSE TO LIMIT

HANDBRAKE EFFICENCY LOW

N/S REAR BRAKE HOSE SECURED WITH CABLE TIE

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Pass 6 Mar 2019 91,727 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported N/S REAR BRACKET RUSTY (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 91,672 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged O/S REAR BRACKET RUSTED AWAY FROM BODY (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported N/S REAR BRACKET RUSTY (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 88,024 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 88,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 84,715 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 84,714 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 80,599 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 29 Feb 2016 80,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 78,196 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 70,115 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 70,077 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 61,487 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 58,472 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear washers inoperative

Fail 24 Feb 2012 58,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

rear washers inoperative

Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,443 miles

Slight drag o/s rear brake

Pass 26 Feb 2010 46,603 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,497 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 34,319 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 27,530 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 HGM is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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