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Honda Civic

Grey · Petrol · 1995 · 1,493 cc

M704 SEFMOT history

M704 SEF is a grey petrol Honda Civic first used on 31 Jan 1995. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 162,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2022.

M704 SEF grey Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Jan 2023
Mileage
162,720 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M704 SEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,493 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Jan 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

M704 SEF was last recorded at 162,720 miles on 21 Jan 2022, 4,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,626 miles · 15 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
4,094 miles
Average per year
3,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 162,720 miles
  • 2021 – 158,626 miles
  • 2020 – 155,236 miles
  • 2019 – 151,815 miles
  • 2018 – 149,026 miles
  • 2017 – 146,289 miles
  • 2016 – 142,906 miles
  • 2015 – 140,389 miles
  • 2014 – 136,719 miles
  • 2013 – 130,779 miles
  • 2012 – 123,913 miles
  • 2011 – 118,097 miles
  • 2010 – 117,540 miles
  • 2009 – 116,965 miles
  • 2008 – 115,834 miles
  • 2007 – 113,826 miles
  • 2006 – 111,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,720 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration just met requirements on CO (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint rusty and weak on backbox
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr inner sill and rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Slight corrosion metal brake pipes where not covered with plastic

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,720 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    162,720 miles
    Test number
    840034053786
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration just met requirements on CO (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint rusty and weak on backbox
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr inner sill and rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail162,720 miles (+4,094)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,720 miles
    Test number
    361182947067
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration just met requirements on CO (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint rusty and weak on backbox
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr inner sill and rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass158,626 miles (+3,390)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    158,626 miles
    Test number
    744300231622
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on exposed metal brake pipe ends
    • AdvisorySlight fluid loss in area of power steering pump

  4. Pass155,236 miles (+27)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    155,236 miles
    Test number
    698021207834
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion metal brake pipes where not covered with plastic

  5. Fail155,209 miles (+3,394)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,209 miles
    Test number
    950153368004
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion metal brake pipes where not covered with plastic

  6. Pass151,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    151,815 miles
    Test number
    323347848178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail151,815 miles (+2,789)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,815 miles
    Test number
    855792574341
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass149,026 miles (+2,737)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    149,026 miles
    Test number
    574045905313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass146,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    146,289 miles
    Test number
    955652205380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail146,289 miles (+3,383)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,289 miles
    Test number
    445534437962
    • Repaired at testNearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  11. Pass142,906 miles (+2,517)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    142,906 miles
    Test number
    877793782154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass140,389 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    140,389 miles
    Test number
    695537715028
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail140,319 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,319 miles
    Test number
    495043515011
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBack box noisey

  14. Fail140,319 miles (+3,600)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,319 miles
    Test number
    915100615079
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBack box noisey

  15. Pass136,719 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    136,719 miles
    Test number
    757407504018
    • Note2 stone chips in n/s of screen
    • NoteLight surface rust to n/s/r sill
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  16. Fail136,719 miles (+5,940)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,719 miles
    Test number
    799767404098
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Note2 stone chips in n/s of screen
    • NoteLight surface rust to n/s/r sill
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  17. Pass130,779 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    130,779 miles
    Test number
    676034503013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteBonnet Damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail130,779 miles (+6,866)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,779 miles
    Test number
    756674703083
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteBonnet Damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass123,913 miles (+5,816)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    123,913 miles
    Test number
    307784102017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass118,097 miles (+557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    118,097 miles
    Test number
    159119811424
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass117,540 miles (+575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    117,540 miles
    Test number
    362259510094
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass116,965 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    116,965 miles
    Test number
    813862029061
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteFront end bonnet damaged
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted
    • NoteRear exhaust clamp rusty

  23. Fail116,965 miles (+1,131)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,965 miles
    Test number
    402345119049
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteFront end bonnet damaged
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted
    • NoteRear exhaust clamp rusty

  24. Pass115,834 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    115,834 miles
    Test number
    870444618017
    • NoteAccident damage to front
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  25. Fail115,834 miles (+2,008)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,834 miles
    Test number
    881662418028
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAccident damage to front
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  26. Pass113,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    113,826 miles
    Test number
    302616317092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail113,826 miles (+2,280)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,826 miles
    Test number
    883362617006
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront end body damaged
    • NoteN\s rear tyre wall worn
    • NoteN\s wing mirror cracked

  28. Pass111,546 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    111,546 miles
    Test number
    373042316025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about M704 SEF

Does M704 SEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M704 SEF expired on 21 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M704 SEF?
The MOT on M704 SEF expired on 21 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M704 SEF done?
M704 SEF was recorded at 162,720 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2022, an average of 3,193 miles a year.
Has M704 SEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M704 SEF has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on M704 SEF 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 M704 SEF find?
M704 SEF passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration just met requirements on co; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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