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AX51 LSO

2002 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

131,493 mi
Last recorded131,493 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 LSO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 131,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill in poor condition

Fail 23 Jan 2025 131,493 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear sill in poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2024 129,144 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears and nearside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust cat heat shield loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear box corroded

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 129,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears and nearside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust cat heat shield loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear box corroded

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 124,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general under body corrosion inc sills

Fail 15 Feb 2023 124,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general under body corrosion inc sills

Pass 31 Jan 2022 121,352 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust heat shield slightly loose

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2021 119,013 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 117,296 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 117,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 109,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heat sheild loose

Fail 7 Feb 2019 109,541 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heat sheild loose

Pass 30 Mar 2017 94,720 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 94,716 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 87,605 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 87,421 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 77,970 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 77,970 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 65,811 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 63,369 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front lower arm ball joint dust cover splitting -marginal pass,should replace.

nearside front lower arm front bush lightly cracking.

offside front lower arm -front bush cracking- and dibonding should replace.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 60,470 miles

nearside front lower ball jiont dust cover split.should replace.

Pass 22 Jan 2011 51,709 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 42,572 miles

All four tyres are worn to, or very close to legal limit at shoulders.

Front indicators are showing very pale in colour.

Rear wiper blade is splitting.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 36,935 miles

Front tyres are fairly worn at shoulders.

Pass 23 Jan 2008 32,051 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 26,416 miles

Front brake pads appear to be fairly worn.

Pass 20 Jan 2006 20,852 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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AX51 LSO is a 2002 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AX51 LSO, 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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AX51 LSO is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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