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Honda Civic

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LM52 DXJMOT history

LM52 DXJ is a red petrol Honda Civic first used on 5 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 172,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

LM52 DXJ red Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
172,635 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 DXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 DXJ was last recorded at 172,635 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 1,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,254 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,381 miles
Average per year
7,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,635 miles
  • 2025 – 171,254 miles
  • 2024 – 170,612 miles
  • 2023 – 169,659 miles
  • 2022 – 168,712 miles
  • 2019 – 165,538 miles
  • 2018 – 160,426 miles
  • 2017 – 147,756 miles
  • 2016 – 135,395 miles
  • 2015 – 129,670 miles
  • 2014 – 121,400 miles
  • 2013 – 108,920 miles
  • 2012 – 94,159 miles
  • 2011 – 81,500 miles
  • 2010 – 70,046 miles
  • 2009 – 63,731 miles
  • 2008 – 56,422 miles
  • 2007 – 29,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,635 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle modified for Rally use.

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Rear Body has slight corrosion Bumper Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,635 miles (+1,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    172,635 miles
    Test number
    887055780224
    • AdvisoryVehicle modified for Rally use.

  2. Pass171,254 miles (+642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    171,254 miles
    Test number
    617027362628
    • AdvisoryModified for rally use.

  3. Pass170,612 miles (+953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    170,612 miles
    Test number
    931347315284
    • AdvisoryUnder guards fitted

  4. Pass169,659 miles (+947)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    169,659 miles
    Test number
    824449775460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass168,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    168,712 miles
    Test number
    212442968431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    259976346687
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted restricting inspection of components

  7. Pass165,538 miles (+5,112)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    165,538 miles
    Test number
    721836791037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass160,426 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    160,426 miles
    Test number
    233125425913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail160,426 miles (+12,670)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,426 miles
    Test number
    176296081848
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass147,756 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    147,756 miles
    Test number
    794603973802
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion Bumper Crossmember (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion Bumper Crossmember (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion Bumper Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

  11. Fail147,755 miles (+12,360)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,755 miles
    Test number
    289806086090
    • FailureFront Electrical wiring insecure Engine Wiring. (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion Bumper Crossmember (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion Bumper Crossmember (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion Bumper Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass135,395 miles (+200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    135,395 miles
    Test number
    627138309760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail135,195 miles (+5,525)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,195 miles
    Test number
    292671200788
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre low on tred and worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  14. Pass129,670 miles (+8,270)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    129,670 miles
    Test number
    906589757468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass121,400 miles (+12,480)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    121,400 miles
    Test number
    518203764282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass108,920 miles (+14,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    108,920 miles
    Test number
    828853773214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass94,159 miles (+12,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    94,159 miles
    Test number
    709854962239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass81,500 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    81,500 miles
    Test number
    519202661208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteExhaust system fouling body

  19. Fail81,500 miles (+11,454)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,500 miles
    Test number
    566222561296
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteExhaust system fouling body

  20. Pass70,046 miles (+6,315)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    70,046 miles
    Test number
    364071760235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,731 miles (+7,309)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    63,731 miles
    Test number
    722492669236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear Exhaust flange joint starting to corrode

  22. Pass56,422 miles (+8,890)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    56,422 miles
    Test number
    350902568277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,532 miles (+73)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    47,532 miles
    Test number
    811521958079
    • NoteBoth front and offside rear tyres incorrect speed rating v should be w.
    • NoteFront windscreen washers work off of rear washer switch.

  24. Fail47,459 miles (+17,821)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,459 miles
    Test number
    162860158043
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass29,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    29,638 miles
    Test number
    182513107079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 DXJ

Does LM52 DXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 DXJ is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 DXJ?
The MOT on LM52 DXJ is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 DXJ done?
LM52 DXJ was recorded at 172,635 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 7,277 miles a year.
Has LM52 DXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 DXJ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on LM52 DXJ 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 DXJ find?
LM52 DXJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: vehicle modified for rally use..

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