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OV04 VSE

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,426 mi
Last recorded125,426 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 VSE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 125,426 miles

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

underneath off vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2020 125,423 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

underneath off vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2019 120,268 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 120,266 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 116,127 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 109,366 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 101,599 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 101,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 92,742 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 83,638 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 74,315 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 68,310 miles

offside rear brake has a slight bind

Fail 19 Jun 2012 68,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 17 May 2011 61,886 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 61,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 52,543 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

damage to front screen outside of sweep of wipers

offside rear tyre slight deformed

slight bind to both rear brakes

Fail 30 Apr 2010 52,542 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

damage to front screen outside of sweep of wipers

offside front wiper split

offside rear tyre slight deformed

slight bind to both rear brakes

Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,692 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 31,704 miles

advise both rear tyres slightly de-formed

Pass 16 Apr 2007 21,800 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 VSE is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VSE, 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 VSE is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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