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Honda Civic

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,396 cc

LM52 CFXMOT history

LM52 CFX is a blue petrol Honda Civic first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Dec 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 186,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2024.

LM52 CFX blue Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Dec 2025
Mileage
186,026 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2024
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 CFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 CFX was last recorded at 186,026 miles on 4 Dec 2024, 25,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,547 miles · 11 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
25,479 miles
Average per year
8,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 186,026 miles
  • 2023 – 160,547 miles
  • 2022 – 141,842 miles
  • 2021 – 132,662 miles
  • 2020 – 130,969 miles
  • 2019 – 128,899 miles
  • 2018 – 123,706 miles
  • 2017 – 117,131 miles
  • 2016 – 109,256 miles
  • 2015 – 102,691 miles
  • 2014 – 97,016 miles
  • 2013 – 90,628 miles
  • 2012 – 84,965 miles
  • 2011 – 78,360 miles
  • 2010 – 72,496 miles
  • 2009 – 66,475 miles
  • 2008 – 62,362 miles
  • 2007 – 48,331 miles
  • 2006 – 32,993 miles
  • 2005 – 24,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,026 miles
  • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,026 miles (+25,479)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    186,026 miles
    Test number
    638772683266
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass160,547 miles (+18,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    160,547 miles
    Test number
    936456762479
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass141,842 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    141,842 miles
    Test number
    232183402773
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW
    • AdvisoryO/S/F SEAT HAS MOVEMENT

  4. Fail141,842 miles (+9,180)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,842 miles
    Test number
    150573379734
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW
    • AdvisoryO/S/F SEAT HAS MOVEMENT

  5. Pass132,662 miles (+1,693)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    132,662 miles
    Test number
    761631823452
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen stone chip
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass130,969 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    130,969 miles
    Test number
    347770754840
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail130,969 miles (+2,070)8 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,969 miles
    Test number
    928234256511
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively wheel bearings not tested (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass128,899 miles (+5,193)5 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,899 miles
    Test number
    730451029661
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to windscreen outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass123,706 miles (+6,575)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    123,706 miles
    Test number
    296143587038
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps deteriorated

  10. Pass117,131 miles (+7,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    117,131 miles
    Test number
    557229226323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Pass109,256 miles (+6,565)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    109,256 miles
    Test number
    842214378393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass102,691 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    102,691 miles
    Test number
    917683987408
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail102,691 miles (+5,675)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,691 miles
    Test number
    925634004418
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass97,016 miles (+6,388)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    97,016 miles
    Test number
    168278804394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades perished
    • NoteSome travel on handbrake

  15. Pass90,628 miles (+5,663)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    90,628 miles
    Test number
    406295113469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass84,965 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    84,965 miles
    Test number
    645917222389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,952 miles (+6,592)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,952 miles
    Test number
    555216222330
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass78,360 miles (+5,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    78,360 miles
    Test number
    598834711387
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail72,496 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,496 miles
    Test number
    154515210336
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass72,496 miles (+6,021)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    72,496 miles
    Test number
    272585510313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    66,475 miles
    Test number
    831323319326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail66,475 miles (+4,113)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,475 miles
    Test number
    640943619307
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  23. Pass62,362 miles (+14,031)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    62,362 miles
    Test number
    873883748332
    • NoteDriver seat bushes worn

  24. Pass48,331 miles (+15,338)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    48,331 miles
    Test number
    491650947416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,993 miles (+8,668)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    32,993 miles
    Test number
    790421246362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    24,325 miles
    Test number
    622627745357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 CFX

Does LM52 CFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 CFX expired on 3 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 CFX?
The MOT on LM52 CFX expired on 3 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 CFX done?
LM52 CFX was recorded at 186,026 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2024, an average of 8,521 miles a year.
Has LM52 CFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 CFX has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 CFX 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 LM52 CFX find?
LM52 CFX passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2024 with 3 minor defects: front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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