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AP51 MFY

2002 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

159,427 mi
Last recorded159,427 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 MFY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 159,427 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 151,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2024 145,971 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 145,850 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front NS Front brake slightly binding

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 140,108 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Fail 14 Feb 2023 140,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 130,987 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 109,603 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 101,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 96,596 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 96,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 90,007 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 90,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 82,335 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 75,222 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 75,222 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 66,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 56,521 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 51,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 51,183 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 50,416 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 50,416 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 48,972 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 48,972 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 47,326 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 44,423 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 41,737 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 36,795 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 28,543 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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AP51 MFY is a 2002 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2002 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 75,939 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 AP51 MFY, 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 24 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP51 MFY is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is AP51 MFY safe to buy?

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