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AE52 EFC

2002 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,325 mi
Last recorded125,325 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 EFC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 125,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 120,291 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 115,445 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 115,445 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 111,858 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 106,667 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 104,664 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 104,664 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 101,820 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 98,863 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 94,368 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 89,392 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 85,085 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 80,861 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 75,300 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,362 miles

lower arm bushes perished

rear tyres feathered

Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,853 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 48,005 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,537 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 36,558 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 31,984 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,824 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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AE52 EFC is a 2002 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE52 EFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE52 EFC registered?

AE52 EFC is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is AE52 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 EFC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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