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Honda Civic

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,590 cc

Y261 VCFMOT history

Y261 VCF is a red petrol Honda Civic first used on 18 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 161,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

Y261 VCF red Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
161,146 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 VCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 VCF was last recorded at 161,146 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 4,936 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,210 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,936 miles
Average per year
6,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,146 miles
  • 2024 – 156,210 miles
  • 2023 – 152,172 miles
  • 2022 – 146,517 miles
  • 2021 – 137,652 miles
  • 2020 – 135,981 miles
  • 2019 – 128,835 miles
  • 2018 – 119,512 miles
  • 2017 – 104,797 miles
  • 2016 – 94,014 miles
  • 2015 – 74,439 miles
  • 2014 – 65,838 miles
  • 2013 – 60,928 miles
  • 2012 – 58,926 miles
  • 2011 – 55,932 miles
  • 2010 – 53,194 miles
  • 2009 – 50,394 miles
  • 2008 – 46,505 miles
  • 2006 – 38,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,146 miles
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySurfice corroded under vehicle

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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass161,146 miles (+4,936)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    161,146 miles
    Test number
    379957502528
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurfice corroded under vehicle

  2. Pass156,210 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    156,210 miles
    Test number
    968573744081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle

  3. Fail156,210 miles (+4,038)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,210 miles
    Test number
    657964559400
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle

  4. Pass152,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    152,172 miles
    Test number
    209988816502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail152,172 miles (+5,655)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,172 miles
    Test number
    454412274171
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass146,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    146,517 miles
    Test number
    986417389779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail146,517 miles (+8,865)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,517 miles
    Test number
    351730282012
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass137,652 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    137,652 miles
    Test number
    453457440547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail137,652 miles (+1,671)3 dangerous8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,652 miles
    Test number
    468113778685
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail135,981 miles (+7,146)3 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,981 miles
    Test number
    449678622389
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass128,835 miles (+9,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,835 miles
    Test number
    176528045716
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass119,512 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    119,512 miles
    Test number
    976915232495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail119,512 miles (+14,715)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,512 miles
    Test number
    644313486450
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass104,797 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    104,797 miles
    Test number
    984532291692
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail104,796 miles (+10,782)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,796 miles
    Test number
    481308889102
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass94,014 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,014 miles
    Test number
    941572340674
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres inner edge

  17. Fail94,014 miles (+19,575)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,014 miles
    Test number
    569956773728
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres inner edge

  18. Pass74,439 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,439 miles
    Test number
    708530425123
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail74,437 miles (+8,599)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,437 miles
    Test number
    226859015172
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass65,838 miles (+4,910)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,838 miles
    Test number
    325284604398
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll tyres has slightly cuts on the wall

  21. Pass60,928 miles (+2,002)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,928 miles
    Test number
    457304793240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,926 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    58,926 miles
    Test number
    745606282211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,924 miles (+2,992)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,924 miles
    Test number
    155024582215
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  24. Pass55,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    55,932 miles
    Test number
    328740381484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail55,932 miles (+2,738)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,932 miles
    Test number
    698840481215
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  26. Pass53,194 miles (+2,800)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,194 miles
    Test number
    373114090242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass50,394 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,394 miles
    Test number
    802479989235
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Fail50,394 miles (+3,889)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,394 miles
    Test number
    931639489266
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass46,505 miles (+8,167)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,505 miles
    Test number
    691715358166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass38,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    38,338 miles
    Test number
    160688996267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y261 VCF

Does Y261 VCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y261 VCF is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y261 VCF?
The MOT on Y261 VCF is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y261 VCF done?
Y261 VCF was recorded at 161,146 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 6,357 miles a year.
Has Y261 VCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 VCF has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y261 VCF 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 Y261 VCF find?
Y261 VCF passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 7 more.

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