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MX52 CJF

2002 Honda Legend

Silver Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,503 mi
Last recorded130,503 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda Legend87,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 CJF
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 130,503 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 129,380 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 127,313 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 126,123 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 125,934 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Heavy surface corrosion rear axle and suspension components

Pass 21 Oct 2021 123,682 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 123,440 miles

Central Rear seat belt has been removed from vehicle

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

plastic sill covers fitted to outer sills

under body corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2019 122,461 miles

Central Rear seat belt missing.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both outer sills covered by plastic sill covers.

under body corroding needs good oil spray

Fail 17 Sep 2019 122,459 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear seat belt missing.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both outer sills covered by plastic sill covers.

under body corroding needs good oil spray

Pass 28 Sep 2018 117,384 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished on sidewall no cords at time of test

Offside Rear tyre badly perished and cracked in tread

both outer sills checked but plastic sill covers fitted

both rear brake disc's corroded

Nearside Front tyre badly cracked in tread

Fail 22 Sep 2018 117,111 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished on sidewall no cords at time of test

Offside Rear tyre badly perished and cracked in tread

both outer sills checked but plastic sill covers fitted

both rear brake disc's corroded

Nearside Front tyre badly cracked in tread

Offside Front tyre badly cracked in tread

Pass 8 Sep 2017 114,021 miles

Oil spray needed as underbody corroding

Fail 8 Sep 2017 114,021 miles

Central Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Central Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil spray needed as underbody corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2016 110,947 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 106,335 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 106,332 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 102,234 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 96,088 miles

Offside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 96,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 87,034 miles

rear brake pipes (by flexi joints) starting to show corrosion (advise only)

rear silencer heat shield becoming adrift

side airbag warning lamp on dash illuminated on dash - due to become new failure item when new rules are released

Pass 18 Aug 2011 73,831 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 73,831 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 61,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 44,363 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 40,299 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 34,908 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 30,592 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 25,500 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Legend?

Based on 39,583 MOT tests across 4,365 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
4,513
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,657
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 900
position lamp(s) not working 863
brake binding 853
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 783
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MX52 CJF is a 2002 Honda Legend in Silver with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 87,269 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 Legend fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,657 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX52 CJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Legend typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 24 years old, this Honda Legend is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MX52 CJF registered?

MX52 CJF is a 2002 Honda Legend, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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