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Honda Civic

Maroon · Petrol · 1999 · 1,396 cc

T253 DLOMOT history

T253 DLO is a maroon petrol Honda Civic first used on 6 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 68,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2026
Mileage
68,718 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T253 DLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T253 DLO was last recorded at 68,718 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,833 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
885 miles
Average per year
2,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,718 miles
  • 2025 – 67,833 miles
  • 2024 – 67,010 miles
  • 2023 – 66,202 miles
  • 2022 – 65,234 miles
  • 2021 – 64,141 miles
  • 2020 – 62,461 miles
  • 2019 – 60,004 miles
  • 2018 – 58,298 miles
  • 2017 – 56,483 miles
  • 2016 – 56,010 miles
  • 2015 – 52,778 miles
  • 2014 – 50,974 miles
  • 2013 – 49,023 miles
  • 2012 – 46,701 miles
  • 2011 – 43,698 miles
  • 2010 – 40,128 miles
  • 2009 – 37,304 miles
  • 2008 – 33,750 miles
  • 2007 – 29,833 miles
  • 2006 – 26,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail68,718 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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 system corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil residue

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail68,718 miles (+885)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,718 miles
    Test number
    201445881542
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass67,833 miles (+823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    67,833 miles
    Test number
    126357296511
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension arms surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOil residue

  3. Pass67,010 miles (+808)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,010 miles
    Test number
    774845527575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,202 miles (+968)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    66,202 miles
    Test number
    660893999452
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre cracking inside tread
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre cracking inside tread
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre cracking inside tread
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracking inside tread
    • AdvisoryOil residue
    • AdvisoryVarious parts and places have slight surface corrosion

  5. Pass65,234 miles (+1,093)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    65,234 miles
    Test number
    581980143540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    64,141 miles
    Test number
    118373519868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail64,140 miles (+1,679)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,140 miles
    Test number
    921472218932
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass62,461 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,461 miles
    Test number
    679413213246
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  9. Fail62,410 miles (+2,406)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,410 miles
    Test number
    141656622078
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted

  10. Pass60,004 miles (+1,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,004 miles
    Test number
    593820456327
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT tyres cracking on outer tread
    • AdvisoryVarious parts and places have surface corrosion

  11. Pass58,298 miles (+1,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,298 miles
    Test number
    265036224217
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking on outside edge

  12. Pass56,483 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,483 miles
    Test number
    307786453366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,480 miles (+470)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,480 miles
    Test number
    183502976115
    • FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended trailing arm bush (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass56,010 miles (+3,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,010 miles
    Test number
    682316357827
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass52,778 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,778 miles
    Test number
    255942885006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,974 miles (+1,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,974 miles
    Test number
    707419764078
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass49,023 miles (+2,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,023 miles
    Test number
    135867273482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

  18. Pass46,701 miles (+3,003)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,701 miles
    Test number
    386146582065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,698 miles (+3,570)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,698 miles
    Test number
    948390681008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,128 miles (+2,824)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,128 miles
    Test number
    974971080078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,304 miles (+3,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,304 miles
    Test number
    553563989021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass33,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    33,750 miles
    Test number
    724115588014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail33,750 miles (+3,917)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,750 miles
    Test number
    841575588007
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass29,833 miles (+3,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,833 miles
    Test number
    744839877090
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass26,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,248 miles
    Test number
    150310686008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T253 DLO

Does T253 DLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T253 DLO is valid until 18 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T253 DLO?
The MOT on T253 DLO is valid until 18 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T253 DLO done?
T253 DLO was recorded at 68,718 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 2,065 miles a year.
Has T253 DLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T253 DLO has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T253 DLO 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 T253 DLO find?
T253 DLO failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 7 major defects and 4 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear position lamp not working, and 8 more.

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