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Honda Civic

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LF52 CFAMOT history

LF52 CFA is a black petrol Honda Civic first used on 11 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 85,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

LF52 CFA black Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
85,410 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 CFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 CFA was last recorded at 85,410 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 1,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,381 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,029 miles
Average per year
3,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,410 miles
  • 2024 – 84,381 miles
  • 2023 – 83,377 miles
  • 2022 – 82,314 miles
  • 2021 – 81,267 miles
  • 2020 – 79,998 miles
  • 2019 – 78,673 miles
  • 2018 – 76,899 miles
  • 2017 – 73,680 miles
  • 2016 – 68,805 miles
  • 2015 – 66,809 miles
  • 2014 – 63,220 miles
  • 2013 – 59,577 miles
  • 2012 – 56,359 miles
  • 2011 – 51,325 miles
  • 2010 – 44,745 miles
  • 2009 – 38,630 miles
  • 2008 – 31,795 miles
  • 2007 – 24,597 miles
  • 2006 – 16,519 miles
  • 2005 – 12,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,410 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

34 tests since 3 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,410 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    85,410 miles
    Test number
    823410272340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,381 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    84,381 miles
    Test number
    708408224085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail84,379 miles (+1,002)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,379 miles
    Test number
    324682295520
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,377 miles
    Test number
    115881911081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail83,376 miles (+1,062)2 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,376 miles
    Test number
    359772487848
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached flange (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  6. Pass82,314 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,314 miles
    Test number
    745319290936
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flange corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail82,312 miles (+1,045)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,312 miles
    Test number
    281380663881
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flange corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass81,267 miles (+1,269)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,267 miles
    Test number
    623104057817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,998 miles
    Test number
    258126326728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,997 miles (+1,324)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,997 miles
    Test number
    322435461471
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass78,673 miles (+1,774)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,673 miles
    Test number
    278535398594
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bushes are slightly deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section to rear joint/flange is heavily corroded

  12. Pass76,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,899 miles
    Test number
    990052955619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,896 miles (+3,216)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,896 miles
    Test number
    329419895192
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible Letter damaqged (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass73,680 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    73,680 miles
    Test number
    945706018767
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail73,679 miles (+4,874)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,679 miles
    Test number
    338524932399
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass68,805 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,805 miles
    Test number
    380728557436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail68,804 miles (+1,995)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,804 miles
    Test number
    867113002233
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass66,809 miles (+3,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,809 miles
    Test number
    485134576854
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake is slightly binding

  19. Pass63,220 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    63,220 miles
    Test number
    667036694254
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Fail63,220 miles (+3,643)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,220 miles
    Test number
    686776094229
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass59,577 miles (+3,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,577 miles
    Test number
    818144993249
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass56,359 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,359 miles
    Test number
    188936792238
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  23. Fail56,359 miles (+5,034)4 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,359 miles
    Test number
    567146892204
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  24. Pass51,325 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    51,325 miles
    Test number
    749733991293
    • NoteNear side front wearing inner & outer edge
    • NoteOff side front tyre wearing outer edge

  25. Fail51,325 miles (+6,580)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,325 miles
    Test number
    877803791275
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNear side front wearing inner & outer edge
    • NoteOff side front tyre wearing outer edge

  26. Fail44,745 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,745 miles
    Test number
    911776480209
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  27. Pass44,745 miles (+6,115)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    44,745 miles
    Test number
    921736580249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,630 miles
    Test number
    302033809327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail38,630 miles (+6,835)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,630 miles
    Test number
    581293809342
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  30. Fail31,795 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,795 miles
    Test number
    622551998261
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  31. Pass31,795 miles (+7,198)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,795 miles
    Test number
    720501498253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass24,597 miles (+8,078)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,597 miles
    Test number
    784256697286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass16,519 miles (+4,334)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    16,519 miles
    Test number
    242759996298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass12,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    12,185 miles
    Test number
    401860166062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 CFA

Does LF52 CFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 CFA is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LF52 CFA?
The MOT on LF52 CFA is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 CFA done?
LF52 CFA was recorded at 85,410 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 3,649 miles a year.
Has LF52 CFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 CFA has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LF52 CFA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 CFA find?
LF52 CFA passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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