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OV54 EOH

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

131,178 mi
Last recorded131,178 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 EOH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 131,178 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front chassis cross brace fractured/corroded excessively

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

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

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

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

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

Offside inner arch liner loose

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

floor pan heavily corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

parking brake lever long travel

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 15 May 2024 131,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front chassis cross brace fractured/corroded excessively

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

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

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

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

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

Offside inner arch liner loose

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

floor pan heavily corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

parking brake lever long travel

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 25 Apr 2023 122,342 miles

Offside Coil spring corroded and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Coil spring corroded and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front chassie brace bar heavily corroded

front sub frame corroded

nearside front tyre worn on both edges just legal

rear sub frame corroded

slight travel on hand brake

slight wear on rear brake discs

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

underside of vehicle corroded in places

wind screen has slight damage

Fail 25 Apr 2023 122,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Coil spring corroded and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Coil spring corroded and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front chassie brace bar heavily corroded

front sub frame corroded

nearside front tyre worn on both edges just legal

rear sub frame corroded

slight travel on hand brake

slight wear on rear brake discs

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

underside of vehicle corroded in places

wind screen has slight damage

Pass 28 Apr 2022 116,983 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 116,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 113,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 112,461 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 112,460 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 110,695 miles

Both front headlamp images are in poor condition.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip A and scratch. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 110,695 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front headlamp images are in poor condition.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip A and scratch. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 106,829 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 106,829 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. (2.4.A.3)

Engine management light on.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 100,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre on 3mm and slight wear on edges

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks in walls and tread and slight distorsion in tread

offside front tyre on 3mm and slight wear on both edges

offside nearside rear anti roll bar links slight wear

rear exhaust corroded

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Fail 18 Apr 2017 100,652 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre on 3mm and slight wear on both edges

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks in walls and tread and slight distorsion in tread

offside front tyre on 3mm and slight wear on both edges

rear exhaust corroded

slight wear in both rear anti roll bar links

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Fail 18 Apr 2017 100,647 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre on 3mm and slight wear on both edges

nearside rear brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks in walls and tread and slight distorsion in tread

offside front tyre on 3mm and slight wear on both edges

rear exhaust corroded

slight wear in both rear anti roll bar links

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 15 Apr 2016 94,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear anti roll bar links slight wear

both rear tyres have cracks in walls

offside nearside rear chassie sections corroded

slight travel on handbrake

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 18 Apr 2015 87,081 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre has slight cracks in walls

slight wear on both rear antiroll bar links

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to covers

Fail 17 Apr 2015 87,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust centre section corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre has slight cracks in walls

slight wear on both rear antiroll bar links

slight wear on front brake discs

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to covers

Pass 15 Apr 2014 80,876 miles

both front tyres on 2mm on inner and outter edges

slight corrosion on exhaust centre

slight wear in offside rear antiroll bar link

Pass 15 Apr 2013 74,016 miles

front brake discs have slight wear

slight wear on both rear antiroll bar links

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to plastic covers

Fail 15 Apr 2013 74,013 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake discs have slight wear

slight wear on both rear antiroll bar links

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to plastic covers

Pass 6 Feb 2012 65,912 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 59,024 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 59,024 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 45,696 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 45,696 miles

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 10 Feb 2009 31,711 miles

Rear discs poor,,rusted..

Pass 24 Sep 2007 24,495 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 EOH is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 EOH, 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 EOH is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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