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Honda Civic

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,396 cc

T970 MECMOT history

T970 MEC is a blue petrol Honda Civic first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 104,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2023
Mileage
104,095 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T970 MEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T970 MEC was last recorded at 104,095 miles on 31 Jan 2022, 645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,450 miles · 5 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
645 miles
Average per year
4,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 104,095 miles
  • 2021 – 103,450 miles
  • 2019 – 97,849 miles
  • 2018 – 92,078 miles
  • 2017 – 86,663 miles
  • 2016 – 80,864 miles
  • 2015 – 76,368 miles
  • 2014 – 72,165 miles
  • 2013 – 67,410 miles
  • 2012 – 63,803 miles
  • 2011 – 60,003 miles
  • 2010 – 55,636 miles
  • 2009 – 51,028 miles
  • 2008 – 45,531 miles
  • 2007 – 37,856 miles
  • 2006 – 31,676 miles
  • 2005 – 25,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,095 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,095 miles
    Test number
    687475096156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail104,095 miles (+645)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,095 miles
    Test number
    566365396797
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength radius arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,450 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    103,450 miles
    Test number
    427352353167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail103,443 miles (+5,594)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,443 miles
    Test number
    233331954540
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass97,849 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,849 miles
    Test number
    224937240605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,839 miles (+5,761)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,839 miles
    Test number
    642665446920
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg corroded next to gear box mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg corroded next to engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak rad

  7. Pass92,078 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    92,078 miles
    Test number
    659030482391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,012 miles (+5,349)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,012 miles
    Test number
    181253025041
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass86,663 miles (+371)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    86,663 miles
    Test number
    567938989806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,292 miles (+5,428)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,292 miles
    Test number
    350558426600
    • FailureOffside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass80,864 miles (+4,496)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,864 miles
    Test number
    871211604491
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate corroded

  12. Pass76,368 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,368 miles
    Test number
    229679285127
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

  13. Fail76,368 miles (+4,203)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,368 miles
    Test number
    296439785179
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

  14. Pass72,165 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,165 miles
    Test number
    287694404220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,164 miles (+4,754)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,164 miles
    Test number
    319339094139
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall and perished
    • NoteO/s/r tyre out of shape and worn on inner edge

  16. Pass67,410 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    67,410 miles
    Test number
    245389893137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Fail67,410 miles (+3,607)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,410 miles
    Test number
    729739293131
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass63,803 miles (+3,800)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,803 miles
    Test number
    937478902276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,003 miles (+4,367)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,003 miles
    Test number
    158929301233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,636 miles (+4,608)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    55,636 miles
    Test number
    122691020218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,028 miles (+5,497)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    51,028 miles
    Test number
    800402139205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,531 miles (+7,675)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    45,531 miles
    Test number
    420591128299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,856 miles (+6,180)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,856 miles
    Test number
    113398017232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,676 miles (+5,909)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    31,676 miles
    Test number
    482462316280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2006
    Odometer
    25,767 miles
    Test number
    633106845110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T970 MEC

Does T970 MEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T970 MEC expired on 4 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T970 MEC?
The MOT on T970 MEC expired on 4 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T970 MEC done?
T970 MEC was recorded at 104,095 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2022, an average of 4,695 miles a year.
Has T970 MEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T970 MEC has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T970 MEC 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 T970 MEC find?
T970 MEC passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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