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Honda Civic

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LF52 JWJMOT history

LF52 JWJ is a black petrol Honda Civic first used on 2 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 188,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2025.

LF52 JWJ black Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Feb 2026
Mileage
188,392 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 JWJ
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
2 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 JWJ was last recorded at 188,392 miles on 12 Feb 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,390 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,392 miles
  • 2024 – 187,884 miles
  • 2023 – 181,230 miles
  • 2021 – 171,766 miles
  • 2020 – 165,670 miles
  • 2019 – 158,729 miles
  • 2018 – 152,145 miles
  • 2017 – 147,023 miles
  • 2016 – 140,132 miles
  • 2015 – 131,490 miles
  • 2014 – 125,167 miles
  • 2013 – 119,205 miles
  • 2012 – 112,632 miles
  • 2011 – 103,697 miles
  • 2010 – 95,261 miles
  • 2009 – 81,458 miles
  • 2008 – 64,228 miles
  • 2007 – 47,779 miles
  • 2006 – 31,840 miles
  • 2005 – 24,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,392 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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Both rears and offside front tyre valves cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Emission readings up and down,final readings just in permitted spec

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,392 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    188,392 miles
    Test number
    307421611346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail188,390 miles (+506)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,390 miles
    Test number
    823537859673
    • MajorEmission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass187,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    187,884 miles
    Test number
    913061982085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail187,884 miles (+6,654)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,884 miles
    Test number
    804393697454
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass181,230 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    181,230 miles
    Test number
    985113709162
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail181,230 miles (+6)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,230 miles
    Test number
    187459957614
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated flor to sill holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Fail181,224 miles (+9,458)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,224 miles
    Test number
    962135048163
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill. ( 10 inches from main chassis ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass171,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    171,766 miles
    Test number
    741224191102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail171,766 miles (+6,096)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,766 miles
    Test number
    923543204457
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  10. Pass165,670 miles4 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    165,670 miles
    Test number
    700924468330
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  11. Fail165,670 miles (+6,941)1 dangerous2 major4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,670 miles
    Test number
    476570644731
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested oil level just on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav and beads from internal mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres have inner edge wear

  12. Pass158,729 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    158,729 miles
    Test number
    257751124743
    • AdvisoryBoth rears and offside front tyre valves cracked
    • AdvisoryEmission readings up and down,final readings just in permitted spec
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower reading (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers juddery

  13. Fail158,728 miles (+6,583)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,728 miles
    Test number
    902290823351
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rears and offside front tyre valves cracked
    • AdvisoryEmission readings up and down,final readings just in permitted spec
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower reading (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers juddery

  14. Pass152,145 miles (+5,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    152,145 miles
    Test number
    106246670002
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass147,023 miles (+6,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    147,023 miles
    Test number
    485147158780
    • AdvisoryKnock in steering rack when steering wheel rocked

  16. Pass140,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    140,132 miles
    Test number
    620650343186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail140,132 miles (+8,642)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,132 miles
    Test number
    614315926515
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass131,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    131,490 miles
    Test number
    501081350878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail131,490 miles (+6,323)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,490 miles
    Test number
    414087306667
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass125,167 miles (+5,962)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    125,167 miles
    Test number
    375239114362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass119,205 miles (+6,573)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    119,205 miles
    Test number
    735779623320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass112,632 miles (+8,935)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    112,632 miles
    Test number
    155465922313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass103,697 miles (+8,436)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    103,697 miles
    Test number
    558499121381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass95,261 miles (+13,803)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    95,261 miles
    Test number
    972336820376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass81,458 miles (+17,230)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    81,458 miles
    Test number
    740558529355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass64,228 miles (+16,449)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    64,228 miles
    Test number
    771699028359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,779 miles (+15,939)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    47,779 miles
    Test number
    652057227370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass31,840 miles (+6,889)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    31,840 miles
    Test number
    763585506319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass24,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    24,951 miles
    Test number
    351240335325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail24,951 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,951 miles
    Test number
    170829625303
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LF52 JWJ

Does LF52 JWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 JWJ expired on 11 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 JWJ?
The MOT on LF52 JWJ expired on 11 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 JWJ done?
LF52 JWJ was recorded at 188,392 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2025, an average of 8,505 miles a year.
Has LF52 JWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 JWJ has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LF52 JWJ 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 JWJ find?
LF52 JWJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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