Honda Civic
White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,396 cc
S53 TRLMOT history
S53 TRL is a white petrol Honda Civic first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 55,103 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 55,103 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,727 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S53 TRL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Civic
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,396 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 7 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S53 TRL was last recorded at 55,103 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 3,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 52,100 miles · 2 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,003 miles
- Average per year
- 1,727 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 55,103 miles
- 2025 – 52,100 miles
- 2024 – 43,605 miles
- 2023 – 38,006 miles
- 2022 – 37,109 miles
- 2021 – 35,088 miles
- 2020 – 34,813 miles
- 2019 – 34,248 miles
- 2018 – 33,787 miles
- 2017 – 33,316 miles
- 2016 – 32,842 miles
- 2015 – 32,003 miles
- 2014 – 31,003 miles
- 2013 – 30,196 miles
- 2012 – 29,232 miles
- 2011 – 27,687 miles
- 2010 – 26,647 miles
- 2009 – 24,150 miles
- 2008 – 22,921 miles
- 2007 – 21,241 miles
- 2006 – 20,039 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass55,103 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009
Full MOT history
27 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass55,103 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 55,103 miles
- Test number
- 803529154313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,103 miles (+3,003)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,103 miles
- Test number
- 843360295534
- Repaired at testFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass52,100 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2026
- Odometer
- 52,100 miles
- Test number
- 497812066535
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail52,100 miles (+10)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,100 miles
- Test number
- 176038295182
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail52,090 miles (+8,485)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,090 miles
- Test number
- 277518282840
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass43,605 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 43,605 miles
- Test number
- 322459689518
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail43,600 miles (+5,594)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,600 miles
- Test number
- 889145024612
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass38,006 miles (+897)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 38,006 miles
- Test number
- 615728523438
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed
Pass37,109 miles (+2,021)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 37,109 miles
- Test number
- 717245045030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,088 miles (+275)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 35,088 miles
- Test number
- 700972377286
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass34,813 miles (+565)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 34,813 miles
- Test number
- 107157204254
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass34,248 miles (+461)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 34,248 miles
- Test number
- 982407261603
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,787 miles (+471)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 33,787 miles
- Test number
- 959549166503
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,316 miles (+474)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 33,316 miles
- Test number
- 166018774631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,842 miles (+839)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 32,842 miles
- Test number
- 682176608763
- AdvisoryNearside front, Nearside rear and Offside front tyres Cracking (Age).
Pass32,003 miles (+1,000)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 32,003 miles
- Test number
- 807752025097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,003 miles (+807)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 31,003 miles
- Test number
- 247479244014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,196 miles (+964)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 30,196 miles
- Test number
- 507433443076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,232 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 29,232 miles
- Test number
- 528054152057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,232 miles (+1,545)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,232 miles
- Test number
- 936244352064
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass27,687 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 27,687 miles
- Test number
- 247567741050
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail27,687 miles (+1,040)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,687 miles
- Test number
- 717627241043
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass26,647 miles (+2,497)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 26,647 miles
- Test number
- 152524750469
- NoteNearside and offside rear tyres outer walls cracking .............................
Pass24,150 miles (+1,229)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 24,150 miles
- Test number
- 582539849001
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass22,921 miles (+1,680)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 22,921 miles
- Test number
- 732033048015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,241 miles (+1,202)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 21,241 miles
- Test number
- 490199757083
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass20,039 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 20,039 miles
- Test number
- 510386846003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S53 TRL
- Does S53 TRL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S53 TRL is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S53 TRL?
- The MOT on S53 TRL is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S53 TRL done?
- S53 TRL was recorded at 55,103 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 1,727 miles a year.
- Has S53 TRL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S53 TRL has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on S53 TRL 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 S53 TRL find?
- S53 TRL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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