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Honda Civic

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,590 cc

SFH 965MOT history

SFH 965 is a blue petrol Honda Civic first used on 24 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 137,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

SFH 965 blue Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Honda Civic, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
137,563 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SFH 965
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SFH 965 was last recorded at 137,563 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 1,406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,157 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,406 miles
Average per year
4,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,563 miles
  • 2025 – 136,157 miles
  • 2024 – 134,416 miles
  • 2023 – 132,487 miles
  • 2022 – 131,852 miles
  • 2021 – 130,843 miles
  • 2020 – 129,347 miles
  • 2019 – 126,431 miles
  • 2018 – 122,866 miles
  • 2017 – 118,128 miles
  • 2016 – 115,006 miles
  • 2015 – 110,061 miles
  • 2014 – 106,193 miles
  • 2013 – 102,478 miles
  • 2012 – 99,132 miles
  • 2011 – 93,701 miles
  • 2010 – 86,636 miles
  • 2009 – 75,370 miles
  • 2008 – 64,410 miles
  • 2007 – 50,920 miles
  • 2006 – 38,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,563 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

32 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,563 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    137,563 miles
    Test number
    123906604351
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail137,563 miles (+1,406)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,563 miles
    Test number
    121723939751
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel far

  3. Pass136,157 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    136,157 miles
    Test number
    431276930351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail136,157 miles (+1,741)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,157 miles
    Test number
    874080750472
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass134,416 miles (+1,929)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    134,416 miles
    Test number
    215145030614
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass132,487 miles (+635)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    132,487 miles
    Test number
    336323031068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Sill Slightly Deformed
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass131,852 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    131,852 miles
    Test number
    691978180609
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail131,843 miles (+1,000)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,843 miles
    Test number
    218079538535
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass130,843 miles (+1,496)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    130,843 miles
    Test number
    688827562413
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass129,347 miles (+2,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    129,347 miles
    Test number
    623866140444
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre is worn very low (2mm).
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

  11. Pass126,431 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    126,431 miles
    Test number
    680202314567
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

  12. Fail126,431 miles (+3,565)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,431 miles
    Test number
    306710583393
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

  13. Pass122,866 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    122,866 miles
    Test number
    698515688503
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perishing.
    • AdvisoryN/S/F lower ball joint dust cover is deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryO/S/F lower ball joint dust cover is split and leaking grease.
    • AdvisoryRear silencer joint is cracked and blowing slightly.

  14. Fail122,866 miles (+4,738)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,866 miles
    Test number
    923976314305
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn low (2mm), are bald on the edges and are in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perishing.
    • AdvisoryN/S/F lower ball joint dust cover is deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryO/S/F lower ball joint dust cover is split and leaking grease.
    • AdvisoryRear silencer joint is cracked and blowing slightly.

  15. Pass118,128 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    118,128 miles
    Test number
    153882865932
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joint dust covers are deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn low (3mm).
    • AdvisoryN/S/F shock absorber is leaking slightly.
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre is perishing.
    • AdvisorySlight gearbox oil leak.

  16. Fail118,128 miles (+3,122)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,128 miles
    Test number
    648734671060
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joint dust covers are deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn low (3mm).
    • AdvisoryN/S/F shock absorber is leaking slightly.
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre is perishing.
    • AdvisorySlight gearbox oil leak.

  17. Pass115,006 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    115,006 miles
    Test number
    678777024303
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre tread is perishing.
    • AdvisoryO/S/R brake is binding slightly.
    • AdvisoryWater in O/S/R light lens.
    • AdvisoryWipers smear.

  18. Fail115,006 miles (+4,945)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,006 miles
    Test number
    915123038118
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre tread is perishing.
    • AdvisoryO/S/F brake pads are worn low. Disc is discoloured from overheating.
    • AdvisoryO/S/R brake is binding slightly.
    • AdvisoryWater in O/S/R light lens.
    • AdvisoryWipers smear.

  19. Pass110,061 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,061 miles
    Test number
    458501765009
    • NoteN/S/F lower arm bush is split.

  20. Fail110,061 miles (+3,868)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,061 miles
    Test number
    568821065007
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteN/S/F lower arm bush is split.

  21. Pass106,193 miles (+3,715)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    106,193 miles
    Test number
    985721874038
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front brake slight drag

  22. Pass102,478 miles (+3,346)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    102,478 miles
    Test number
    188799673424
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres shoulders perishing
    • NoteNearside front tyre wall slightly damaged and perishing

  23. Pass99,132 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    99,132 miles
    Test number
    385342082072
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wall damaged

  24. Fail99,132 miles (+5,431)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,132 miles
    Test number
    699202582005
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wall damaged

  25. Pass93,701 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    93,701 miles
    Test number
    447290171094
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Fail93,701 miles (+7,065)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,701 miles
    Test number
    906280471094
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass86,636 miles (+11,266)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    86,636 miles
    Test number
    402235570088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre uneven wear

  28. Pass75,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    75,370 miles
    Test number
    900169869000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail75,368 miles (+10,958)2 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,368 miles
    Test number
    901099769051
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteNoise from Offside rear wheel area only when in reverse motion.

  30. Pass64,410 miles (+13,490)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    64,410 miles
    Test number
    350347978037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass50,920 miles (+12,004)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    50,920 miles
    Test number
    680484577018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass38,916 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,916 miles
    Test number
    152731786002
    • NoteAll tyres getting close to legal limit

Questions about SFH 965

What vehicle is registration SFH 965 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SFH 965 on a blue petrol Honda Civic first used on 24 Mar 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SFH 965 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SFH 965 is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on SFH 965?
The MOT on SFH 965 is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SFH 965 done?
SFH 965 was recorded at 137,563 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 4,969 miles a year.
Has SFH 965 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SFH 965 has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on SFH 965 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 SFH 965 find?
SFH 965 passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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