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LEW 278W

2000 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

148,008 mi
Last recorded148,008 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda Civic75,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEW 278W
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 148,008 miles

Chassis and suspension components corroded

Plastic Sill cover fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 145,263 miles

Plastic sill cover

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 134,187 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 126,818 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 126,818 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 119,642 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 119,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 116,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm Tread remaining. (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 2.8mm Tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 109,085 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Nov 2018 109,085 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear brake discs very badly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 100,410 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 100,410 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 98,424 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 98,423 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 96,322 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2014 93,982 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 93,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 91,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 91,934 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 89,171 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 85,112 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 85,112 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 79,903 miles

Offside rear brake slightly binding.

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

Rear brakes requir attention.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 73,988 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 73,987 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 68,186 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 68,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

unable to check off side rear wheel bearing due to binding brake

Pass 28 Sep 2007 61,025 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear wheels binding. Advise full brake check.

Fail 28 Sep 2007 61,023 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear wheels binding. Advise full brake check.

Fail 30 Aug 2006 54,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 54,405 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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LEW 278W is a 2000 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2000 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 75,072 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 LEW 278W, 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 26 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LEW 278W is a 2000 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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