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OV04 WHU

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

115,861 mi
Last recorded115,861 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 115,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

age related surface corrosion noted on suspension components

Fail 9 Nov 2023 115,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

age related surface corrosion noted on suspension components

Pass 20 Oct 2022 111,561 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear underside age related surface corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2022 111,561 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear underside age related surface corrosion

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 109,897 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear age related surface corrosion noted on under side of vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2020 108,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber body corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear shock absorber body corroded

engine oil topped up prior to test

Fail 22 Oct 2020 108,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber body corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear shock absorber body corroded

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

engine oil topped up prior to test

Pass 16 Oct 2019 104,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 104,726 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 97,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil topped up prior to emissions test

Fail 8 Oct 2018 97,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine oil topped up prior to emissions test

Pass 15 Sep 2017 88,982 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 81,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 81,579 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 76,590 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 70,610 miles

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre stepped on inside(215/55/16w)

offside rear tyre stepped on inside(215/55/16w)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 70,610 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre stepped on inside(215/55/16w)

offside rear tyre stepped on inside(215/55/16w)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 63,753 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 63,753 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 58,314 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 58,314 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 42,850 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 35,658 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Oct 2009 35,658 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 27 May 2008 32,148 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 26,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 26,144 miles

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

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

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 WHU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 WHU, 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 WHU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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