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Honda Civic

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,590 cc

L55 ASHMOT history

L55 ASH is a blue petrol Honda Civic first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 118,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

L55 ASH blue Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
118,248 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 ASH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 ASH was last recorded at 118,248 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 2,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,950 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,298 miles
Average per year
5,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,248 miles
  • 2025 – 115,950 miles
  • 2024 – 112,277 miles
  • 2023 – 108,948 miles
  • 2022 – 105,621 miles
  • 2021 – 102,211 miles
  • 2020 – 99,014 miles
  • 2019 – 95,574 miles
  • 2018 – 91,005 miles
  • 2017 – 86,548 miles
  • 2016 – 80,924 miles
  • 2015 – 75,521 miles
  • 2014 – 67,974 miles
  • 2013 – 60,070 miles
  • 2012 – 53,210 miles
  • 2011 – 46,068 miles
  • 2009 – 34,063 miles
  • 2008 – 28,472 miles
  • 2007 – 22,290 miles
  • 2006 – 17,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,248 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,248 miles (+2,298)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    118,248 miles
    Test number
    638527208278
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,950 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    115,950 miles
    Test number
    165025812459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail115,916 miles (+3,639)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,916 miles
    Test number
    351543705908
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass112,277 miles (+3,329)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    112,277 miles
    Test number
    323362644650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,948 miles (+3,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    108,948 miles
    Test number
    713351058504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass105,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    105,621 miles
    Test number
    556290535288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail105,621 miles (+3,410)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,621 miles
    Test number
    519004173802
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass102,211 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    102,211 miles
    Test number
    492700665568
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Fail102,211 miles (+3,197)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,211 miles
    Test number
    261409801195
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass99,014 miles (+3,440)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,014 miles
    Test number
    175523330959
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass95,574 miles (+4,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,574 miles
    Test number
    593685163943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass91,005 miles (+4,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,005 miles
    Test number
    567741347161
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass86,548 miles (+5,624)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    86,548 miles
    Test number
    171651452624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 limit !! (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 limit !! (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights both aims too low

  14. Pass80,924 miles (+5,403)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,924 miles
    Test number
    325517927214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass75,521 miles (+7,547)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    75,521 miles
    Test number
    840767129752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,974 miles (+7,904)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    67,974 miles
    Test number
    867326384223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass60,070 miles (+6,860)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,070 miles
    Test number
    606333073267
    • NoteBoth rear tyres gettimg low on tread(3mm)

  18. Pass53,210 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,210 miles
    Test number
    286170192215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,744 miles (+4,676)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    50,744 miles
    Test number
    195962132440
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished in tread

  20. Pass46,068 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    46,068 miles
    Test number
    729234631045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail46,068 miles (+12,005)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,068 miles
    Test number
    488484831057
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake fluid level low

  22. Pass34,063 miles (+5,591)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,063 miles
    Test number
    111782459273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,472 miles (+6,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,472 miles
    Test number
    314686058427
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass22,290 miles (+4,904)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,290 miles
    Test number
    920175357209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,386 miles
    Test number
    784352766231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 ASH

Does L55 ASH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 ASH is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 ASH?
The MOT on L55 ASH is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 ASH done?
L55 ASH was recorded at 118,248 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 5,065 miles a year.
Has L55 ASH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 ASH has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 ASH 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 L55 ASH find?
L55 ASH passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; windscreen wiper blade defective both split; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split, and 1 more.

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