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M23 UFS

1995 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

94,581 mi
Last recorded94,581 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Honda Civic91,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 UFS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2026 94,581 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 93,674 miles

Rear brake hoses insecure both sides

general under body corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2025 93,670 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear brake hoses insecure both sides

general under body corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2024 93,656 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged fouling wheel (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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 8 Oct 2021 90,061 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 89,552 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 89,488 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 81,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 69,101 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 66,558 miles

Front brake discs deteriating

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front tyre low edges

various parts including suspension/steering components corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2017 66,558 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and front of rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Front brake discs deteriating

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front tyre low edges

various parts including suspension/steering components corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 65,008 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Front brake pads low

Offside Front Lower gearbox mount debonded

Rear tyres perished

leak at radiator

various parts underneath corroded

various parts underneath greased

Pass 11 Jun 2015 62,818 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 62,787 miles

Centre 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)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 5 May 2014 60,697 miles

both front and rear brake pipes greased

exhaust corroded

front subframe corroded

front to rear brake/fuel pipes greased

various steering/suspension parts corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 58,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all brake/fuel pipes greased

various components on vehicle corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 57,017 miles

corrosion on various brake parts

corrosion on various suspension parts

Fail 11 May 2012 57,017 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on various brake parts

corrosion on various suspension parts

Pass 31 May 2011 55,247 miles

alloys marked

both front c.v gaitors deteriating

both front springs corroding

car overheating durin test

exhaust corroding

front brake fluctuating

front bumper marked

front discs corroded

front to rear fuel and brake pipes covered in grease

slight corrosion on sump

small chips in windscreen

Fail 18 May 2011 55,024 miles

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

alloys marked

back box deteriating and blowing

both front c.v gaitors deteriating

both front springs corroding

car overheating durin test

exhaust corroding

front brake fluctuating

front bumper marked

front discs corroded

front to rear fuel and brake pipes covered in grease

slight corrosion on sump

small chips in windscreen

Pass 26 May 2010 53,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake pipes covered grease

both rear panels corroded

coil springs corroded

front to rear at front brake pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipes covered grease

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front suspension arm centre bush worn

Pass 24 Apr 2009 51,287 miles

oil leak at gearbox

brake pipes greased

exhaust system corroded

nearside front lower ball joint boot split

Fail 24 Apr 2009 512,870 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes greased

exhaust system corroded

nearside front lower ball joint boot split

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 7 May 2008 49,390 miles

brake pipes greased

nearside rear trailing arm bush perished

offside front engine mounting split

offside rear trailing arm bush perished and de bonding

Pass 20 Apr 2007 47,225 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 45,307 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 45,307 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2006 45,307 miles

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

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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M23 UFS is a 1995 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1995 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 91,713 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 M23 UFS, 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 31 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M23 UFS is a 1995 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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