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2004 HONDA CIVIC
General Information
- Registration OV54ELH
- Manufacturer HONDA
- Model CIVIC
- Year 2004
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1590cc
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- Expired 07 Jul 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 124,036 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to os and ns front flex hoses slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged starting to split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Track rod end ball joint has slight play os and ns (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- headlight lenses deteriorated
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear inner sills and wheel arches / body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns floors to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust flange badly corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Coil spring corroded os and ns front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to os and ns rear flex hoses slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- fuel filler neck corroded
- oil level low
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns perished and cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to perish and crack (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced advise replacement (4.2.3 (a) (i))
29 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 121,225 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front top strut mount has movment
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,911 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear inner sills / arches /body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Steering linkage ball joint has slight play os and ns (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- oil level low and slight leak
- ns windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to os and ns front and rear flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit wearing on inner edge and starting to split on inner sidewall ,advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 117,908 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall badly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible os and ns aftermarket HID kits fitted (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output os and ns lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to os and ns front and rear flex hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Coil spring corroded os and ns front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge close to limit and split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive os and ns rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- oil level low
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,584 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2018 7 Jul 202621 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,284 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2017 7 Jul 202617 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 108,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/f brake disc inner face corroded (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 103,403 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Side Wall Slight Cut
- Suspect Aftermarket HID Kit Fitted No Self Level Or Washers Fitted
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Caliper Linkage Slightly Forward
4 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 103,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Caliper Linkage Slightly Forward
- Suspect Aftermarket HID Kit Fitted No Self Level Or Washers Fitted
- Nearside Rear Outer Side Wall Slight Cut
8 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 100,548 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2015 7 Jul 20266 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 100,547 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
7 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 95,026 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
30 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 94,930 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 88,427 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2013 7 Jul 20266 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,623 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2012 7 Jul 202620 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,249 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
14 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,773 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2010 7 Jul 202622 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 52,074 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
19 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,169 MI
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OV54ELH was registered on 2004-09-29
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