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AJ51 NWU

2001 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,769 mi
Last recorded121,769 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda Civic76,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 NWU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 121,769 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside / nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general structural and component corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2024 118,404 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & O/S rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

structural and components corrosion

unable to test rear seat belt

Fail 14 Nov 2024 118,403 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & O/S rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

structural and components corrosion

unable to test rear seat belt

Pass 16 Nov 2023 116,259 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

structural and suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 114,070 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil & O/S front (5.3.2 (b))

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

structural corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2021 111,551 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 Nov 2020 108,644 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside / nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 105,152 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 105,152 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 102,253 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged offside nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 102,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged offside nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 100,306 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 100,306 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 98,571 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust rear silencer leaking & corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 96,515 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 91,664 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 85,132 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 85,132 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 78,507 miles

Offside front headlamp level motor inop

Rear wiper blade split

Slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Nov 2011 72,238 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 72,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 65,730 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 59,684 miles

195/60 r 15 88h.

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

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Sidewall on osr tyre cracked.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 59,684 miles

195/60 r 15 88h.

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Sidewall on osr tyre cracked.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 54,144 miles

N/S/F brake binding slightly.

O/S/F wiper rubber split.

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 54,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

osf wiper split but still clear the screen

Pass 6 Nov 2007 46,365 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 37,594 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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AJ51 NWU is a 2001 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 76,164 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 AJ51 NWU, 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 25 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ51 NWU is a 2001 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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