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OV04 JZL

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

186,318 mi
Last recorded186,318 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 JZL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2020 186,318 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill X3 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill X2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Boot lid slightly loose tied shut accessed through rear seats (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to floors

corrosion to front chassis rails

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear chassis rails

heavy corrosion to inner sills

Pass 7 Aug 2019 179,116 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 179,116 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 170,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 164,471 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 161,713 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 161,713 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 159,337 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/R Tyre worn out of shape and perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 155,662 miles

O/S/R Tyre starting to perish on side walls

Slight bind on o/s/r brake

Small deep cuts in rear tyres

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Apr 2014 155,618 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

O/S/R Tyre starting to perish on side walls

Slight bind on o/s/r brake

Small deep cuts in rear tyres

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Apr 2013 152,548 miles

Rear tyres worn out of shape on inner edges and have small deep cuts in tread

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Apr 2013 152,548 miles

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

Rear tyres worn out of shape on inner edges and have small deep cuts in tread

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Mar 2012 139,996 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 128,099 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 112,514 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 94,869 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 76,020 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 52,138 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 JZL is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 JZL, 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 JZL is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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