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AX02 MSU

2002 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

154,429 mi
Last recorded154,429 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 MSU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2024 154,429 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 148,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 145,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 142,582 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 140,910 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2020 140,909 miles

Emissions not tested due to hole in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2019 138,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 134,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust catalyst to centre flange joint heavilly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 130,280 miles

Front Lower wishbone rubber bush deteriorating both n/s & o/s

both front lower ball joint covers deteriorated

child seat fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 125,749 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 120,359 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 120,355 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. profile (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 111,241 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 111,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 107,357 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 107,357 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 105,635 miles

n/s/rear tyre becoming worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2012 105,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

idle flucuates!

n/s/rear tyre becoming worn on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2011 99,683 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 May 2010 85,503 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brakes slighty spongy

front tyres getting down

wipers deteriorating

Pass 11 Aug 2009 73,251 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 57,566 miles

Offside rear brake is much better but still binding slightly.

Fail 21 Jul 2008 56,564 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre.

Nearside rear brake is binding slightly.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 41,857 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 26,214 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 MSU is a 2002 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 MSU, 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 MSU is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 July 2002.

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