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OV54 GZZ

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,071 mi
Last recorded110,071 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 GZZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2020 110,071 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 101,263 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake backing plates corroded

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seals (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 101,263 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake backing plates corroded

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low beam converter fitted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seals (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 101,199 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 96,521 miles

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

bonnet stay touching positive battery terminal

Fail 17 Oct 2017 96,440 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

bonnet stay touching positive battery terminal

Pass 24 Oct 2016 88,383 miles

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

both headlamp beam images distorted

front brake discs worn

Fail 24 Oct 2016 88,383 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both headlamp beam images distorted

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Oct 2015 81,466 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 81,466 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 72,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 72,211 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 64,154 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 57,024 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 49,494 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 43,015 miles

front tyres getting low

n/s rear brake calaper hand brake not returning back on its stop

Pass 1 Oct 2009 36,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 29,196 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 22,563 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 GZZ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GZZ, 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 GZZ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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