
Honda Civic
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,590 cc
S42 DFMMOT history
S42 DFM is a black petrol Honda Civic first used on 5 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 167,594 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 167,594 mi
- At MOT on 10 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 17
- 16 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 6,329 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S42 DFM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Civic
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,590 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 5 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S42 DFM was last recorded at 167,594 miles on 10 Aug 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Mar 2021: 167,594 miles, lower than 167,598 miles on 8 Jul 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 167,594 miles · 2 Mar 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,329 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 167,594 miles
- 2021 – 167,594 miles
- 2019 – 167,598 miles
- 2018 – 167,596 miles
- 2017 – 167,594 miles
- 2016 – 166,839 miles
- 2015 – 164,937 miles
- 2014 – 160,719 miles
- 2013 – 147,805 miles
- 2012 – 131,814 miles
- 2011 – 116,605 miles
- 2010 – 103,595 miles
- 2009 – 88,913 miles
- 2008 – 72,634 miles
- 2007 – 67,537 miles
- 2006 – 62,942 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
High level brake light not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Noise on front suspension/steering
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
17 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,594 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 167,594 miles
- Test number
- 788928000167
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass167,594 miles (-4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 167,594 miles
- Test number
- 257695560052
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass167,598 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 167,598 miles
- Test number
- 611459026185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,596 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2019
- Odometer
- 167,596 miles
- Test number
- 920291468821
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,594 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 167,594 miles
- Test number
- 141548053023
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNoise on front suspension/steering
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Fail167,594 miles (+755)11 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,594 miles
- Test number
- 211008151058
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber detached (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
- AdvisoryLower radiator hose clip broken
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryNoise on front suspension/steering
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Pass166,839 miles (+1,902)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 166,839 miles
- Test number
- 634200771596
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass164,937 miles (+4,218)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 164,937 miles
- Test number
- 789236425039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,719 miles (+12,914)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 160,719 miles
- Test number
- 756534324041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,805 miles (+15,991)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 147,805 miles
- Test number
- 199203733409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,814 miles (+15,209)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 131,814 miles
- Test number
- 387725332033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,605 miles (+13,010)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 116,605 miles
- Test number
- 519549121023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,595 miles (+14,682)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 103,595 miles
- Test number
- 240619320036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,913 miles (+16,279)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 88,913 miles
- Test number
- 640917419007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,634 miles (+5,097)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 72,634 miles
- Test number
- 701649218066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,537 miles (+4,595)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 67,537 miles
- Test number
- 122797537067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,942 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 62,942 miles
- Test number
- 620806626075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S42 DFM
- Does S42 DFM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S42 DFM expired on 9 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S42 DFM?
- The MOT on S42 DFM expired on 9 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S42 DFM done?
- S42 DFM was recorded at 167,594 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2022, an average of 6,329 miles a year.
- Has S42 DFM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S42 DFM has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2017.
- Has the mileage on S42 DFM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Mar 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S42 DFM find?
- S42 DFM passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.
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