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LF52 DCX

2002 Honda Nsx

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

41,306 mi
Last recorded41,306 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda Nsx43,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 DCX
MakeHonda
ModelNsx
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 41,306 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 40,001 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 40,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 38,943 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 38,505 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 36,524 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 35,950 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 35,815 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 34,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 34,129 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2016 32,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 30,029 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 28,017 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 27,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 25,954 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 8 Jun 2012 23,178 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 23,159 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 13 May 2010 20,697 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 18,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 15,550 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 10,982 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 7,555 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Nsx?

Based on 8,302 MOT tests across 746 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
901
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 191
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 61
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 46
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LF52 DCX is a 2002 Honda Nsx in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2002 Honda Nsx models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 43,058 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Nsx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 191 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF52 DCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Nsx typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Honda Nsx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LF52 DCX registered?

LF52 DCX is a 2002 Honda Nsx, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is LF52 DCX safe to buy?

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