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OV04 ZWU

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,407 mi
Last recorded110,407 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 ZWU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 110,407 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sides (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front wheel rough when rotated

Surface rust and corrosion, vehicle structure is corroded underneath body of vehicle + front & rear suspension components, has been treated withblack paint

Fail 19 May 2020 110,390 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sides (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front wheel rough when rotated

Surface rust and corrosion, vehicle structure is corroded underneath body of vehicle + front & rear suspension components, has been treated withblack paint

Fail 22 Feb 2020 110,388 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear sides (1.2.1 (f))

Surface rust and corrosion, vehicle structure is corroded underneath body of vehicle + front & rear suspension components

Pass 15 Nov 2018 105,125 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle in a poorrusty condition underside

Fail 14 Nov 2018 105,125 miles

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))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle in a poorrusty condition underside

Pass 22 Aug 2017 104,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

UNDER SIDE OF CAR RUSTY

Fail 22 Aug 2017 104,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

UNDER SIDE OF CAR RUSTY

Pass 27 Jun 2016 98,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section under sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door closing above sill and to pillar. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section under sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield corroded and loose

general corrosion throughout under-structure.

Fail 27 Jun 2016 98,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section under sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door closing above sill and to pillar. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section under sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield corroded and loose

general corrosion throughout under-structure.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 91,688 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 84,639 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 77,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 68,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

plastic covered sills limits inspection

Pass 8 Jul 2011 59,534 miles

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

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

plastic under covers limits inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2010 49,536 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 38,025 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear discs pitted/black

damage to offside and nearside front outer tyre walls

long travel on handbrake

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

offside rear tyre perished/cracking

front discs worn and brake pads very low

Pass 21 Apr 2008 27,281 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 18,829 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 ZWU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel 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 ZWU, 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 ZWU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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