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Honda Civic

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,396 cc

X789 YFMMOT history

X789 YFM is a silver petrol Honda Civic first used on 5 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 73,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

X789 YFM silver Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
73,440 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X789 YFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X789 YFM was last recorded at 73,440 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,314 miles · 15 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
126 miles
Average per year
2,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,440 miles
  • 2025 – 72,382 miles
  • 2024 – 71,644 miles
  • 2023 – 71,630 miles
  • 2022 – 69,994 miles
  • 2021 – 69,317 miles
  • 2020 – 68,147 miles
  • 2019 – 67,107 miles
  • 2018 – 65,215 miles
  • 2017 – 61,474 miles
  • 2016 – 58,243 miles
  • 2015 – 55,013 miles
  • 2014 – 51,739 miles
  • 2013 – 48,787 miles
  • 2012 – 46,103 miles
  • 2011 – 43,009 miles
  • 2010 – 40,068 miles
  • 2009 – 35,929 miles
  • 2008 – 31,946 miles
  • 2007 – 28,291 miles
  • 2006 – 24,734 miles
  • 2005 – 22,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,440 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear rear subframe and suspension component corooded
  • AdvisorySlight oil seepage from powersteering rack

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,440 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    73,440 miles
    Test number
    434139225021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear rear subframe and suspension component corooded
    • AdvisorySlight oil seepage from powersteering rack

  2. Fail73,440 miles (+126)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,440 miles
    Test number
    997036520405
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear rear subframe and suspension component corooded
    • AdvisorySlight oil seepage from powersteering rack

  3. Fail73,314 miles (+932)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,314 miles
    Test number
    414973297253
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass72,382 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    72,382 miles
    Test number
    369280302919
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Fail72,382 miles (+738)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,382 miles
    Test number
    677548392122
    • MajorSteering locking device missing offside track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorSuspension locking device missing offside & nearside front ball joint (5.3.6 (b))
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass71,644 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    71,644 miles
    Test number
    103863097937
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Fail71,644 miles (+14)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,644 miles
    Test number
    857292657876
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Fail71,630 miles (+1,636)2 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,630 miles
    Test number
    833021308370
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering and suspension items corroded

  9. Pass69,994 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    69,994 miles
    Test number
    368156733301
    • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

  10. Fail69,990 miles (+673)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,990 miles
    Test number
    558293694601
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass69,317 miles (+1,170)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    69,317 miles
    Test number
    252744202459
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass68,147 miles (+7)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,147 miles
    Test number
    318556303938
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail68,140 miles (+1,033)1 dangerous4 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,140 miles
    Test number
    656983036374
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass67,107 miles (+1,892)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,107 miles
    Test number
    403929802373
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass65,215 miles (+3,741)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    65,215 miles
    Test number
    473238045868
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre down to 3mm and perishing

  16. Pass61,474 miles (+3,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    61,474 miles
    Test number
    426512108449
    • AdvisoryOffside Front C/v boot inner clip loose

  17. Pass58,243 miles (+3,230)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    58,243 miles
    Test number
    460656648982
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side walls cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to crack on side walls

  18. Pass55,013 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    55,013 miles
    Test number
    911043388229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement split & starting to detach (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald & close to exposing ply/cord (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement split & starting to deatch (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail55,013 miles (+3,274)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,013 miles
    Test number
    292771286934
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement split & starting to detach (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald & close to exposing ply/cord (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement split & starting to deatch (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass51,739 miles (+2,952)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    51,739 miles
    Test number
    435737834404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Pass48,787 miles (+2,684)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    48,787 miles
    Test number
    838809233392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass46,103 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,103 miles
    Test number
    969588042331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBattery leaking acid
    • NoteNearside rear trailing arm bush split & starting to detach
    • NoteOffside rear trailing arm bush split & starting to detach
    • NotePower assisted steering rack leaking

  23. Fail46,103 miles (+3,094)4 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,103 miles
    Test number
    509908042326
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBattery leaking acid
    • NoteNearside rear trailing arm bush split & starting to detach
    • NoteOffside rear trailing arm bush split & starting to detach
    • NotePower assisted steering rack leaking

  24. Pass43,009 miles (+2,941)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    43,009 miles
    Test number
    466656341339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,068 miles (+4,139)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,068 miles
    Test number
    791454750325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,929 miles (+3,983)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    35,929 miles
    Test number
    714974739360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,946 miles (+3,655)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    31,946 miles
    Test number
    424563448413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,291 miles (+3,557)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    28,291 miles
    Test number
    831854447309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass24,734 miles (+2,601)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    24,734 miles
    Test number
    993358346336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass22,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    22,133 miles
    Test number
    150463445352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X789 YFM

Does X789 YFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X789 YFM is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X789 YFM?
The MOT on X789 YFM is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X789 YFM done?
X789 YFM was recorded at 73,440 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 2,519 miles a year.
Has X789 YFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X789 YFM has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X789 YFM 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 X789 YFM find?
X789 YFM passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear rear subframe and suspension component corooded; slight oil seepage from powersteering rack.

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