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OV04 ZWA

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

123,305 mi
Last recorded123,305 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 ZWA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 123,305 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear under body corrosion

Offside Rear under body corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2024 120,382 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 117,730 miles

Nearside 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 18 Nov 2021 112,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 112,237 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 109,892 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 109,892 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 102,441 miles
Pass 17 May 2018

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2018

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 93,529 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 89,851 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding

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

high handbrake travel

Pass 21 May 2015 84,100 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 70,859 miles

n/s/r tyre has a nail in and has been run flat on .....

Pass 17 May 2013 64,689 miles

Bonnet catch brocken

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2013 64,689 miles

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

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

Bonnet catch brocken

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2012 58,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet handle inside car broken off

front inner brake pads look thin, advise to get checked/changed

Fail 11 May 2012 58,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet handle inside car broken off

front inner brake pads look thin, advise to get checked/changed

Pass 9 May 2011 52,030 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 51,265 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 39,559 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 39,559 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 29,106 miles

offside rear brake binding

Pass 11 Apr 2007 22,879 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 22,879 miles

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

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

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 ZWA is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ZWA, 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 ZWA is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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