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Honda Civic

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,590 cc

LA51 OFSMOT history

LA51 OFS is a silver petrol Honda Civic first used on 24 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2025.

LA51 OFS silver Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2025
Mileage
135,793 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 OFS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA51 OFS was last recorded at 135,793 miles on 14 Feb 2025, 916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,877 miles · 15 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
916 miles
Average per year
5,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,793 miles
  • 2024 – 134,877 miles
  • 2023 – 134,102 miles
  • 2021 – 127,910 miles
  • 2020 – 123,187 miles
  • 2019 – 112,710 miles
  • 2018 – 102,280 miles
  • 2017 – 91,646 miles
  • 2016 – 82,424 miles
  • 2015 – 74,677 miles
  • 2014 – 69,624 miles
  • 2013 – 64,313 miles
  • 2012 – 58,891 miles
  • 2011 – 53,437 miles
  • 2010 – 49,449 miles
  • 2009 – 46,261 miles
  • 2008 – 41,761 miles
  • 2007 – 37,935 miles
  • 2006 – 32,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail135,793 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch at the front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inside edhe (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust heat cover adrift

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail135,793 miles (+916)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,793 miles
    Test number
    264860552828
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch at the front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass134,877 miles (+775)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    134,877 miles
    Test number
    463611102600
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass134,102 miles (+6,192)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    134,102 miles
    Test number
    805812229351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps have a weak beam pattern
  4. Pass127,910 miles (+4,723)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    127,910 miles
    Test number
    402518921314
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass123,187 miles (+10,477)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    123,187 miles
    Test number
    805459857322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,710 miles (+10,430)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,710 miles
    Test number
    239673777999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,280 miles (+10,634)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,280 miles
    Test number
    173272078991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,646 miles (+9,222)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,646 miles
    Test number
    173021223762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,424 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,424 miles
    Test number
    483006489763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inside edhe (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat cover adrift
  10. Fail82,424 miles (+7,747)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,424 miles
    Test number
    553066921616
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inside edhe (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat cover adrift
  11. Pass74,677 miles (+5,053)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,677 miles
    Test number
    257531035403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    69,624 miles
    Test number
    668387944148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,624 miles (+5,311)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,624 miles
    Test number
    265133644114
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
  14. Pass64,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    64,313 miles
    Test number
    416532143186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,313 miles (+5,422)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,313 miles
    Test number
    568871743142
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  16. Pass58,891 miles (+5,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,891 miles
    Test number
    626121852166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
  17. Pass53,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    53,437 miles
    Test number
    268437751452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,437 miles (+3,988)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,437 miles
    Test number
    388192451155
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass49,449 miles (+3,188)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    49,449 miles
    Test number
    994603930179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass46,261 miles (+4,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,261 miles
    Test number
    584944339179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
  21. Pass41,761 miles (+3,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    41,761 miles
    Test number
    604217058142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
  22. Pass37,935 miles (+5,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    37,935 miles
    Test number
    961219467153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass32,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    32,325 miles
    Test number
    341034086010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 OFS

Does LA51 OFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 OFS expired on 14 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 OFS?
The MOT on LA51 OFS expired on 14 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 OFS done?
LA51 OFS was recorded at 135,793 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2025, an average of 5,476 miles a year.
Has LA51 OFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 OFS has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 OFS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 OFS find?
LA51 OFS failed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2025 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp levelling device inoperative; offside headlamp levelling device inoperative; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch at the front, and 1 more.

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