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AX02 EFW

2002 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,187 mi
Last recorded162,187 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 EFW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 162,187 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 152,212 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 152,212 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 142,211 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 133,202 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 133,202 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 125,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corner of exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 14 Sep 2020 121,459 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 121,459 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 114,170 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 105,571 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 99,708 miles

emission req. only just met

Pass 8 Sep 2016 93,623 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 87,057 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 87,057 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 76,992 miles

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

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

front and rear brake disc(s) corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 61,260 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 61,260 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 55,897 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 48,937 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 44,608 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 40,675 miles

N/S/F suspension bottom ball joint gaiter split.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,525 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 30,755 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 30,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 25,510 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 21,462 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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AX02 EFW is a 2002 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AX02 EFW, 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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AX02 EFW is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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