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Honda Civic

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,590 cc

LM52 CFYMOT history

LM52 CFY is a silver petrol Honda Civic first used on 12 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 128,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2025.

LM52 CFY silver Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2026
Mileage
128,942 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 CFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 CFY was last recorded at 128,942 miles on 23 Jul 2025, 1,774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 May 2022: 111,740 miles, lower than 111,743 miles on 16 May 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
127,168 miles · 29 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,774 miles
Average per year
5,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,942 miles
  • 2024 – 127,168 miles
  • 2023 – 118,028 miles
  • 2022 – 111,740 miles
  • 2021 – 101,962 miles
  • 2018 – 100,561 miles
  • 2017 – 97,927 miles
  • 2016 – 93,473 miles
  • 2015 – 88,182 miles
  • 2014 – 83,460 miles
  • 2013 – 77,600 miles
  • 2012 – 70,213 miles
  • 2011 – 64,053 miles
  • 2010 – 58,242 miles
  • 2009 – 54,879 miles
  • 2008 – 48,090 miles
  • 2007 – 40,699 miles
  • 2006 – 33,315 miles
  • 2005 – 26,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,942 miles
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F&R both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened F&R (5.3.3 (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 (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2009

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,942 miles (+1,774)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    128,942 miles
    Test number
    466438779770
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F&R both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened F&R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass127,168 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    127,168 miles
    Test number
    992967189318
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor repair (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Fail127,168 miles (+9,140)1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,168 miles
    Test number
    180018673921
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor repair (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass118,028 miles (+6,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    118,028 miles
    Test number
    125048947910
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass111,740 miles (-3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    111,740 miles
    Test number
    521850963496
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Top mount bearing grabbing/rough
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail111,743 miles (+9,781)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,743 miles
    Test number
    180501141645
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass101,962 miles (+1,401)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    101,962 miles
    Test number
    630537507998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,561 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    100,561 miles
    Test number
    447620393903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail100,561 miles (+2,634)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,561 miles
    Test number
    466581796260
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass97,927 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    97,927 miles
    Test number
    116192057370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail97,927 miles (+4,454)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,927 miles
    Test number
    173647623515
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge of tread (feathered)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass93,473 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    93,473 miles
    Test number
    821661619028
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail93,471 miles (+5,289)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,471 miles
    Test number
    767258076468
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush split to excess (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass88,182 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    88,182 miles
    Test number
    511812984335
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCatalyst heat shield rattling

  15. Fail88,182 miles (+4,722)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,182 miles
    Test number
    497405914504
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCatalyst heat shield rattling

  16. Pass83,460 miles (+5,860)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,460 miles
    Test number
    316973644393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre's feathered on inner edges

  17. Pass77,600 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    77,600 miles
    Test number
    868428933339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear lamp unit deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape/cuts in tread/splits on inner sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cuts in tread
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded

  18. Fail77,600 miles (+7,387)2 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,600 miles
    Test number
    909488433345
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear lamp unit deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape/cuts in tread/splits on inner sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cuts in tread
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded

  19. Pass70,213 miles (+6,160)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    70,213 miles
    Test number
    545731142303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

  20. Pass64,053 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    64,053 miles
    Test number
    518111241321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCuts in offside rear tyre
    • NoteDeep cuts in both front tyres

  21. Fail64,053 miles (+5,811)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,053 miles
    Test number
    728131041333
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCuts in offside rear tyre
    • NoteDeep cuts in both front tyres

  22. Pass58,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,242 miles
    Test number
    412122540416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,242 miles (+3,363)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,242 miles
    Test number
    963182640373
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Fail54,879 miles4 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,879 miles
    Test number
    112243249378
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDeep cut in near side rear tyre tread
    • NoteOff side front tyre side wall worn

  25. Pass54,879 miles (+6,789)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    54,879 miles
    Test number
    144973349303
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDeep cut in near side rear tyre tread
    • NoteOff side front tyre side wall worn

  26. Pass48,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    48,090 miles
    Test number
    263298538394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail48,090 miles (+7,391)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,090 miles
    Test number
    721658538391
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyre's starting to perish!
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cut in tread!

  28. Pass40,699 miles (+7,384)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    40,699 miles
    Test number
    541140147362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass33,315 miles (+7,245)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    33,315 miles
    Test number
    424323436441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass26,070 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    26,070 miles
    Test number
    482561345488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre's wearing on inner edge's of tread!

Questions about LM52 CFY

Does LM52 CFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 CFY expired on 28 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 CFY?
The MOT on LM52 CFY expired on 28 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 CFY done?
LM52 CFY was recorded at 128,942 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2025, an average of 5,242 miles a year.
Has LM52 CFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 CFY has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 CFY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 May 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 CFY find?
LM52 CFY passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material f&r both sides; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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