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OV52 EFN

2002 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,212 mi
Last recorded142,212 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 EFN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2023 142,212 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

"cat" heatshield loose

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 134,193 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 130,853 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 127,359 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 121,036 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 113,698 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 107,233 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 96,311 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 93,976 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 90,976 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 87,394 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 83,167 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 83,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 787,602 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 73,355 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 66,197 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 58,067 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges [close to limits]

Pass 23 Sep 2008 58,067 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges [close to limits]

Pass 20 Sep 2007 50,128 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 39,326 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 EFN is a 2002 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EFN, 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 OV52 EFN registered?

OV52 EFN is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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