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AF57 ZFE

2007 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

142,651 mi
Last recorded142,651 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Honda Civic81,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 ZFE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 142,651 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills & floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 142,638 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.72 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills & floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 135,516 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to rear axle

corrosion to rear chassis rails

corrosion to rear floors

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 22 Oct 2021 128,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to rear axle

corrosion to rear inner sills/floor

Fail 22 Oct 2021 128,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to rear axle

corrosion to rear inner sills/floor

Pass 14 Oct 2020 121,598 miles

Corrosion to rear inner sills

Nearside front shock absorber has a close to excessive fluid leak

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 121,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to rear inner sills

Nearside front shock absorber has a close to excessive fluid leak

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 113,902 miles

Rear brake discs corroded, inner pads slightly low.

Fail 1 Apr 2019 113,902 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick just on metal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake discs corroded, inner pads slightly low.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 108,279 miles

3x small chips on o/s screen. may grow.

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 108,279 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also slight play in joint. (2.4.G.2)

3x small chips on o/s screen. may grow.

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 105,142 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 100,107 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 100,107 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (23) (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 94,714 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 94,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 81,751 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S headlight slightly insecure

Temp repair to N/S Mirror

Fail 13 Mar 2014 81,581 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2013 63,574 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 49,789 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 44,218 miles

Both sides rear brake discs outer faces slightly scored/worn,visual.

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 44,218 miles

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Both sides rear brake discs outer faces slightly scored/worn,visual.

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 36,914 miles

Both rear brake discs outer faces slightly worn,visual.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AF57 ZFE is a 2007 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2007 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 81,534 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 AF57 ZFE, 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 19 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF57 ZFE is a 2007 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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