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AE52 JZU

2002 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,253 mi
Last recorded165,253 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 JZU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 165,253 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 156,512 miles

General underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2024 156,507 miles

Rear Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Al brake lights coming on with main lights (4.3.3 (b))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop links both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 144,218 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 135,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 124,261 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 124,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 113,964 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 113,964 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 104,961 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 104,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 92,783 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 78,945 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 78,935 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2016 70,481 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 70,481 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2015 61,087 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 61,087 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 52,439 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2013 43,237 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 43,234 miles

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

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

slight drag at o/s & n/s rear wheels

Pass 1 Nov 2012 33,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 22,051 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 19,986 miles

both front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2009 18,544 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 16,208 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 13,582 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 10,380 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 JZU is a 2002 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AE52 JZU, 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.

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What year was AE52 JZU registered?

AE52 JZU is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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