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AP51 TZL

2001 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,040 mi
Last recorded132,040 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda Civic76,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 TZL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 132,040 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps deteriorating (4.1.1 (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 125,531 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 125,531 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front 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))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 118,462 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 110,781 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 102,885 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 95,629 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 95,628 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 92,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower arm, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 92,720 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower arm, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 91,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower arm, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished/cracked and worn on edge

offside handbrake lever forwards

Pass 31 Jan 2018 88,123 miles

both rear tyres perished

nearside front brake holding on

offside rear handbrake lever forward

Pass 2 Feb 2017 86,495 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 86,495 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 83,522 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 83,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 80,210 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 76,694 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 73,399 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2012 70,114 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 70,114 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 66,080 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 62,227 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 58,229 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 54,047 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 50,298 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 47,337 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 TZL is a 2001 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TZL, 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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What year was AP51 TZL registered?

AP51 TZL is a 2001 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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