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AP51 MFZ

2002 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

177,238 mi
Last recorded177,238 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 MFZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 177,238 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 176,633 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

EML on

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

movement in drivers seat runners

Pass 13 Apr 2019 167,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 167,964 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 161,009 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2016 152,073 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO STEP OUT ON INNER X WEAR

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING / SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR DISCS

Fail 2 Mar 2016 152,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO STEP OUT ON INNER X WEAR

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING / SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR DISCS

Pass 26 Jan 2015 146,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F INDICATOR SLIGHT WHITE / FRONT TYRES 2.4MM / VERY SLIGHT BIND ON N/S/F WHEEL / O/S/R BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI CORRODING /

Pass 28 Oct 2013 137,917 miles

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

both front brakes binding slightly.

both front indicator lamps starting to show white.

drivers seat has slight movement on mountings.

Fail 28 Oct 2013 137,917 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front brakes binding slightly.

both front indicator lamps starting to show white.

drivers seat has slight movement on mountings.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 130,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracked & perished due to age

Fail 10 Sep 2012 130,326 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracked & perished due to age

Pass 20 Sep 2011 120,795 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

wiper blades split

Fail 20 Sep 2011 120,795 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perished

wiper blades split

Pass 2 Sep 2010 108,822 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 108,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 96,574 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 96,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 83,656 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 70,473 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 70,473 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 53,073 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 MFZ is a 2002 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MFZ, 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 MFZ is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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