2002 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · AD51 GAX

The 2002 Honda Civic presents a currently roadworthy status following a passed MOT on 10 May 2025 at 78,771 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, with clean passes in April 2023 at 62,535 miles, April 2024 at 67,089 miles, and May 2025 at 78,771 miles. Two failed tests on 17 April 2023 and 10 May 2025 carry identical mileages to the subsequent passes on the next calendar day, and the DVSA record lists no defects for either failure, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults. The odometer shows 78,771 miles against 24 years of age, a mean of roughly 3,282 miles per year. This is low for the model year. The car gained only 4,554 miles between April 2023 and May 2025, confirming light use or extended standing periods. No rapid accumulation or missing-year gaps appear in the chain; every test from 2023 to 2025 is present and the mileage rises monotonically. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe mounting points, as long idle spells accelerate corrosion unseen by a defect-free MOT. The brake discs and calipers warrant measurement for binding or uneven wear from disuse. Exhaust emissions and structural integrity need a ramp check for hidden rust. The clean advisory columns give no recurring consumable warnings such as tyre tread or wiper blades. Previous keepers likely stored the car dry and covered short distances, but low mileage alone does not certify component health after two decades.