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OV52 EFE

2002 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

182,827 mi
Last recorded182,827 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 EFE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 182,827 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 176,142 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 170,270 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 158,882 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 152,531 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 145,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 145,676 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 132,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit raised tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 7 Apr 2015 125,620 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 125,620 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 118,499 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear exhaust corroded & weak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 110,122 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 104,488 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2012 104,486 miles

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 102,514 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 102,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 90,338 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 85,755 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 79,893 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 79,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 64,456 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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OV52 EFE is a 2002 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OV52 EFE, 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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OV52 EFE is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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