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AF52 GZE

2002 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

92,256 mi
Last recorded92,256 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 GZE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 92,256 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2025 92,249 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 87,842 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 87,842 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 85,412 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 85,412 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 81,068 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 71,093 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 56,563 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 56,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Body not fully secure Bumper. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 56,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body not fully secure Bumper. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 54,059 miles

front,rear tyre edges slightly poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2017 52,603 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front & rear tyres have age cracks

Pass 22 Feb 2016 49,993 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 49,993 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 47,009 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 43,546 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 40,840 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 38,640 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 38,640 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 35,113 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 31,882 miles

offside rear shock starting to leak

rear discs starting to corrode

rear pads on limit advise replacement

Fail 24 Nov 2009 31,882 miles

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

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

offside rear shock starting to leak

rear discs starting to corrode

rear pads on limit advise replacement

Pass 16 Dec 2008 27,154 miles

both front tyres near limit

front brake pads low (advise replacement)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 20,219 miles

front brake pads getting low advise replacement

Pass 24 Nov 2006 13,072 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 8,223 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 8,223 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AF52 GZE is a 2002 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 AF52 GZE, 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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AF52 GZE is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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