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Honda Civic

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,396 cc

LF52 DBYMOT history

LF52 DBY is a silver petrol Honda Civic first used on 6 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 72,475 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

LF52 DBY silver Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
72,475 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 DBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 DBY was last recorded at 72,475 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 1,500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,975 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,500 miles
Average per year
3,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,475 miles
  • 2025 – 70,975 miles
  • 2024 – 68,555 miles
  • 2023 – 66,135 miles
  • 2022 – 63,747 miles
  • 2021 – 61,210 miles
  • 2020 – 59,133 miles
  • 2019 – 56,347 miles
  • 2018 – 53,542 miles
  • 2017 – 50,919 miles
  • 2016 – 46,944 miles
  • 2015 – 42,832 miles
  • 2014 – 39,429 miles
  • 2013 – 35,689 miles
  • 2012 – 32,201 miles
  • 2011 – 27,963 miles
  • 2010 – 22,862 miles
  • 2009 – 20,116 miles
  • 2008 – 18,141 miles
  • 2007 – 15,211 miles
  • 2006 – 11,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,475 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,475 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    72,475 miles
    Test number
    727792211992
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Fail72,475 miles (+1,500)3 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,475 miles
    Test number
    809324989161
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. Pass70,975 miles (+2,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    70,975 miles
    Test number
    712732997403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass68,555 miles (+2,420)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,555 miles
    Test number
    332211960568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass66,135 miles (+2,388)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    66,135 miles
    Test number
    216329449918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,747 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    63,747 miles
    Test number
    318638798850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail63,747 miles (+2,537)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,747 miles
    Test number
    702100950673
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass61,210 miles (+2,077)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    61,210 miles
    Test number
    163702260487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,133 miles (+2,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    59,133 miles
    Test number
    848007599846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass56,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,347 miles
    Test number
    933818136532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,347 miles (+2,805)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,347 miles
    Test number
    945631709127
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass53,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,542 miles
    Test number
    192722513930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,542 miles (+2,623)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,542 miles
    Test number
    231973259537
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass50,919 miles (+3,975)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,919 miles
    Test number
    426547128591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,944 miles (+4,112)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,944 miles
    Test number
    790660954280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,832 miles (+3,403)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,832 miles
    Test number
    857172665100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,429 miles (+3,740)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,429 miles
    Test number
    306107674189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,689 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,689 miles
    Test number
    339071173141
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  19. Pass35,689 miles (+3,488)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,689 miles
    Test number
    425881273176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,201 miles (+4,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    32,201 miles
    Test number
    709100072105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass27,963 miles (+5,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,963 miles
    Test number
    317693571123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass22,862 miles (+2,746)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,862 miles
    Test number
    880813470166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,116 miles (+1,975)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,116 miles
    Test number
    312066579115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,141 miles (+2,930)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,141 miles
    Test number
    760836678180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    15,211 miles
    Test number
    310237477123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail15,211 miles (+3,393)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,211 miles
    Test number
    844717077135
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  27. Pass11,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    11,818 miles
    Test number
    183168476109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 DBY

Does LF52 DBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 DBY is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 DBY?
The MOT on LF52 DBY is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 DBY done?
LF52 DBY was recorded at 72,475 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 3,025 miles a year.
Has LF52 DBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 DBY has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LF52 DBY 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 DBY find?
LF52 DBY passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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