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OV04 YYD

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,909 mi
Last recorded157,909 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 YYD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 157,909 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Advise corrosion underside vehicle/plastic covers fitted outer sills preventing full inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 157,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill corroded away by rear suspension assembly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Advise corrosion underside vehicle/plastic covers fitted outer sills preventing full inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 151,101 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 142,817 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 130,832 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 116,822 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 98,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 84,072 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 84,072 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 81,312 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 81,312 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 76,150 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 76,114 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush split (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 71,716 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush deterioated (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 67,842 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 63,293 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Feb 2015 63,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2014 58,247 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres tread worn low inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Feb 2013 53,909 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 49,880 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 49,880 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,695 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 39,956 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009
Pass 1 Mar 2008 29,953 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 25,466 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 YYD is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YYD, 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 YYD is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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