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Honda Civic

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,799 cc

L40 JFDMOT history

L40 JFD is a grey petrol Honda Civic first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 184,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

L40 JFD grey Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
184,777 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 JFD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 JFD was last recorded at 184,777 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 6,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,828 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,949 miles
Average per year
10,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,777 miles
  • 2025 – 177,828 miles
  • 2024 – 174,065 miles
  • 2023 – 151,164 miles
  • 2022 – 125,894 miles
  • 2021 – 104,441 miles
  • 2020 – 79,758 miles
  • 2019 – 75,055 miles
  • 2018 – 69,786 miles
  • 2017 – 63,229 miles
  • 2016 – 55,005 miles
  • 2015 – 46,564 miles
  • 2014 – 40,026 miles
  • 2013 – 32,844 miles
  • 2012 – 26,708 miles
  • 2011 – 20,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,777 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake application and brake pad wear slightly uneven.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen washers weak but still provide sufficient fluid to clear the screen.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,777 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    184,777 miles
    Test number
    429070950705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail184,777 miles (+6,949)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,777 miles
    Test number
    723108687495
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass177,828 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    177,828 miles
    Test number
    660235631486
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail177,828 miles (+3,763)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,828 miles
    Test number
    501786609385
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass174,065 miles (+107)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    174,065 miles
    Test number
    291000617671
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake application and brake pad wear slightly uneven.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers weak but still provide sufficient fluid to clear the screen.
  6. Fail173,958 miles (+22,794)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,958 miles
    Test number
    733428953574
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake application and brake pad wear slightly uneven.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers weak but still provide sufficient fluid to clear the screen.
  7. Pass151,164 miles (+25,270)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    151,164 miles
    Test number
    542006719233
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass125,894 miles (+21,453)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    125,894 miles
    Test number
    895249951611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Pass104,441 miles (+908)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,441 miles
    Test number
    422392096469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,533 miles (+23,775)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,533 miles
    Test number
    255842346654
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass79,758 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    79,758 miles
    Test number
    127381958514
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Fail79,758 miles (+4,703)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,758 miles
    Test number
    210870756600
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass75,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    75,055 miles
    Test number
    604747354639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,055 miles (+5,269)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,055 miles
    Test number
    264316930426
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass69,786 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    69,786 miles
    Test number
    843036717627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,783 miles (+6,554)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,783 miles
    Test number
    448963781589
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  17. Pass63,229 miles (+8,224)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    63,229 miles
    Test number
    740209366537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass55,005 miles (+8,441)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    55,005 miles
    Test number
    762745516430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,564 miles
    Test number
    418951082927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,564 miles (+6,538)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,564 miles
    Test number
    913926792475
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass40,026 miles (+7,182)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    40,026 miles
    Test number
    765369284196
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  22. Pass32,844 miles (+6,136)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    32,844 miles
    Test number
    675390893112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  23. Pass26,708 miles (+6,496)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    26,708 miles
    Test number
    785613512200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    20,212 miles
    Test number
    497690021286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 JFD

Does L40 JFD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 JFD is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 JFD?
The MOT on L40 JFD is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 JFD done?
L40 JFD was recorded at 184,777 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 10,931 miles a year.
Has L40 JFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 JFD has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 JFD 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 L40 JFD find?
L40 JFD passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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