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OV54 AXW

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,850 mi
Last recorded118,850 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 AXW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 118,850 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 118,850 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 116,214 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 116,204 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2019 110,007 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2019 110,005 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken Osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Road wheel fixing missing All 4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2018 105,070 miles

front tyres worn close to the limit

headlamp lenses cloudy

o/s/f suspension arm bushes

Pass 3 Aug 2017 100,356 miles

headlamp lenses cloudy

Fail 20 Jul 2017 100,356 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 19 Aug 2016 96,285 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 96,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 89,300 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 82,772 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 69,221 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 69,221 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 53,648 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 39,972 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 30,294 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 30,293 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,771 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 20,034 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 20,034 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 15,434 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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OV54 AXW is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OV54 AXW, 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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OV54 AXW is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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