The road tax status for OV04 VSL is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for OV04 VSL?

The MOT for OV04 VSL is valid and due for renewal on or before 18 August 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of OV04 VSL?

The recorded mileage for OV04 VSL is 159,409 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is OV04 VSL ULEZ compliant?

No, OV04 VSL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2004 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · OV04 VSL

OV04 VSL

2004 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05/04/2004. Recorded mileage 159,409 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: HONDA CIVIC
Year / Origin: 2004 · Oxford
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 18/08/2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 159,409 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 18/08/2023

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Mileage: 159,409 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2004
Engine: 1590cc

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OV04 VSL Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 22/01/2025
159,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✗ Poor MOT pass rate (20%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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OV04 VSL Mileage History

11/08/2022154,210 mi
20/08/2022154,248 mi+38 mi
05/04/2024159,312 mi+5,064 mi
03/06/2024159,351 mi+39 mi
22/01/2025159,409 mi+58 mi

Average of roughly 2,122 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

OV04 VSL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Sept 2026, 23:13

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Honda Civic (OV04 VSL) between August 2022 and January 2025.

The record contains 1 pass and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 22 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.

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