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X285 ELF

2000 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,673 mi
Last recorded148,673 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Honda Civic75,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX285 ELF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 148,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 148,637 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust flange gasket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 141,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 131,931 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear arch lightly corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2018 131,910 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear arch lightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 122,019 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes have been greased (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 112,745 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 103,167 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn.

Fail 25 Jun 2015 103,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 93,905 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 93,899 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 88,180 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 88,180 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 81,492 miles

both rear brake discs corroding.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 74,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded.exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 74,228 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded.exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 67,014 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

wishbone front bushes starting to detach at bonding

Pass 17 Jun 2009 60,312 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 51,321 miles

nearside mirror glass insecure.both rear tyres wearing on outer edges and starting to perish.

Fail 19 Jun 2008 51,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside mirror glass insecure.both rear tyres wearing on outer edges and starting to perish.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 50,128 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 43,847 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 43,847 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 36,343 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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X285 ELF is a 2000 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X285 ELF, 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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X285 ELF is a 2000 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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