
Honda Civic
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,204 cc
LD08 EFEMOT history
LD08 EFE is a black diesel Honda Civic first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2023 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 188,954 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 188,954 mi
- At MOT on 5 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 12 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,785 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 EFE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Civic
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,204 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 27 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Dec 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
LD08 EFE was last recorded at 188,954 miles on 5 Dec 2023, 3,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 185,172 miles · 28 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,782 miles
- Average per year
- 8,785 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 188,954 miles
- 2022 – 185,172 miles
- 2021 – 177,668 miles
- 2020 – 170,541 miles
- 2019 – 165,888 miles
- 2018 – 159,274 miles
- 2017 – 151,519 miles
- 2016 – 140,312 miles
- 2015 – 127,879 miles
- 2014 – 116,267 miles
- 2013 – 107,066 miles
- 2012 – 100,461 miles
- 2011 – 81,780 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axel frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axel frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS WIRING (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS WIRING (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s & n/s front bottom ball joint nut no locking device fitted
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
21 tests since 23 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail188,954 miles (+3,782)6 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,954 miles
- Test number
- 450806247361
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axel frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axel frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS WIRING (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS WIRING (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s & n/s front bottom ball joint nut no locking device fitted
Pass185,172 miles (+7,504)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 185,172 miles
- Test number
- 326592374191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,668 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 177,668 miles
- Test number
- 545621236059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,668 miles (+7,127)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,668 miles
- Test number
- 848222545677
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass170,541 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 170,541 miles
- Test number
- 911679141799
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,531 miles (+4,643)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,531 miles
- Test number
- 665137146188
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass165,888 miles (+6,614)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 165,888 miles
- Test number
- 597130544628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,274 miles (+7,755)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 159,274 miles
- Test number
- 874765036552
- AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted both front wheel rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear brake pads appear to be getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle starting to corrode
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass151,519 miles (+67)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 151,519 miles
- Test number
- 376890732678
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail151,452 miles (+11,140)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,452 miles
- Test number
- 592354911746
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass140,312 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 140,312 miles
- Test number
- 573976067419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,309 miles (+12,430)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,309 miles
- Test number
- 725527630786
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on edges and 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWipers starting to smear the screen
Pass127,879 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 127,879 miles
- Test number
- 327649455009
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail127,879 miles (+11,612)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,879 miles
- Test number
- 738365844006
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass116,267 miles (+92)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 116,267 miles
- Test number
- 389478564451
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail116,175 miles (+9,109)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,175 miles
- Test number
- 455105364281
- FailureNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass107,066 miles3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 107,066 miles
- Test number
- 646400573272
- AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteCut to sidewall of nearside front tyre
Fail107,066 miles (+6,605)1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,066 miles
- Test number
- 775310573299
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteCut to sidewall of nearside front tyre
Pass100,461 miles (+18,681)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 100,461 miles
- Test number
- 176752472221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,780 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 81,780 miles
- Test number
- 477376561228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,780 miles3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,780 miles
- Test number
- 838596961223
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LD08 EFE
- Does LD08 EFE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD08 EFE expired on 27 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 EFE?
- The MOT on LD08 EFE expired on 27 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD08 EFE done?
- LD08 EFE was recorded at 188,954 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2023, an average of 8,785 miles a year.
- Has LD08 EFE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 EFE has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on LD08 EFE 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 LD08 EFE find?
- LD08 EFE failed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2023 with 6 major defects, 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid; nearside rear sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axel frame; nearside rear sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened, and 10 more.
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