2002 Honda Civic 2.0L Petrol · RN51 TXM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive ownership pattern. The most recent test in May 2022 at 184,659 miles passed with no defects recorded, suggesting that previous mechanical issues were addressed. However, the failure in October 2020 due to illegal rear tyre tread, a non-functional horn, and exhaust emissions highlights a period where essential safety and emission components were only attended when forced by test failure. At 184,659 miles, the Civic has averaged approximately 7,700 miles per year over its twenty-four-year life, which aligns with typical national averages. There is a significant gap in the record between May 2022 and the current date of June 2026, meaning the vehicle has gone without official inspection for four years. This lack of recent data makes it impossible to verify the current state of the drivetrain or braking system, as the four-year interval since the last pass has likely resulted in significant degradation of rubber components and fluid integrity regardless of mileage. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the engine management system, as the black smoke recorded in 2020 often points to fuel injection issues or turbocharger wear that may recur. The 2019 advisories regarding pitted front brake discs and worn anti-roll bar linkages suggest the front-end suspension and braking hardware are prone to accelerated wear. Given the vehicle's age and high mileage, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the sills and wheel arches is mandatory, as these are common terminal failure points for this generation of Honda that the MOT record does not explicitly detail.