HMC Mkiv

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 3,948 cc

204 DATMOT history

204 DAT is a green petrol HMC Mkiv first used on 17 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 21,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
21,357 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
204 DAT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
HMC
Model
Mkiv
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,948 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
17 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

204 DAT was last recorded at 21,357 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
21,176 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
181 miles
Average per year
610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 21,357 miles
  • 2025 – 21,176 miles
  • 2024 – 20,644 miles
  • 2023 – 19,657 miles
  • 2022 – 19,413 miles
  • 2021 – 19,120 miles
  • 2020 – 18,624 miles
  • 2018 – 18,537 miles
  • 2016 – 17,823 miles
  • 2015 – 17,194 miles
  • 2014 – 15,124 miles
  • 2013 – 14,438 miles
  • 2012 – 14,103 miles
  • 2010 – 11,313 miles
  • 2009 – 10,989 miles
  • 2008 – 8,924 miles
  • 2006 – 8,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,357 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,357 miles (+181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    21,357 miles
    Test number
    249532483398
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass21,176 miles (+532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    21,176 miles
    Test number
    980553117616
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass20,644 miles (+987)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    20,644 miles
    Test number
    405677284041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass19,657 miles (+244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    19,657 miles
    Test number
    977667320355
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  5. Pass19,413 miles (+270)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    19,413 miles
    Test number
    883192129212
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail19,143 miles (+23)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,143 miles
    Test number
    290726340698
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail19,120 miles (+496)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,120 miles
    Test number
    247603203054
    • MajorOffside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun Visor not holding up (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass18,624 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    18,624 miles
    Test number
    594581710662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,537 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    18,537 miles
    Test number
    972967801966
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s & o/s inner steering rack joints

  10. Fail18,537 miles (+714)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,537 miles
    Test number
    814555563370
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s & o/s inner steering rack joints

  11. Pass17,823 miles (+629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    17,823 miles
    Test number
    406307987660
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre running close to front anti roll bar on full lock
    • AdvisorySlight movement @ top of steering column
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints

  12. Pass17,194 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    17,194 miles
    Test number
    522223193162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail17,182 miles (+2,058)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,182 miles
    Test number
    395920609117
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  14. Fail15,124 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,124 miles
    Test number
    148513734246
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass15,124 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    15,124 miles
    Test number
    955343434275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,438 miles (+335)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    14,438 miles
    Test number
    946864563186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAll front suspension showing signs of corrision
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass14,103 miles (+2,790)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    14,103 miles
    Test number
    255037032470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSign of surface corrision to all front suspension components

  18. Pass11,313 miles (+324)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    11,313 miles
    Test number
    423611280166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust mount detiorated

  19. Pass10,989 miles (+2,065)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    10,989 miles
    Test number
    271595339141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,924 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    8,924 miles
    Test number
    154815918091
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Fail8,924 miles (+15)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,924 miles
    Test number
    802545918046
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass8,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    8,909 miles
    Test number
    812001156026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 204 DAT

What vehicle is registration 204 DAT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 204 DAT on a green petrol HMC Mkiv first used on 17 Jan 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 204 DAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 204 DAT is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 204 DAT?
The MOT on 204 DAT is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 204 DAT done?
204 DAT was recorded at 21,357 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 610 miles a year.
Has 204 DAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 204 DAT has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on 204 DAT 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 204 DAT find?
204 DAT passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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