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Honda Civic

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,590 cc

Y278 GANMOT history

Y278 GAN is a red petrol Honda Civic first used on 12 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 172,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.

Y278 GAN red Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2025
Mileage
172,792 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 GAN
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
12 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y278 GAN was last recorded at 172,792 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 5,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,360 miles · 28 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
5,432 miles
Average per year
5,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,792 miles
  • 2024 – 167,360 miles
  • 2023 – 164,248 miles
  • 2022 – 161,319 miles
  • 2021 – 157,672 miles
  • 2020 – 154,392 miles
  • 2019 – 149,129 miles
  • 2018 – 143,506 miles
  • 2017 – 139,833 miles
  • 2016 – 136,515 miles
  • 2015 – 131,893 miles
  • 2014 – 127,080 miles
  • 2013 – 121,980 miles
  • 2012 – 115,277 miles
  • 2011 – 109,099 miles
  • 2010 – 99,052 miles
  • 2009 – 87,957 miles
  • 2008 – 76,576 miles
  • 2007 – 65,831 miles
  • 2006 – 56,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail172,792 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail172,792 miles (+5,432)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,792 miles
    Test number
    614717458980
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass167,360 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    167,360 miles
    Test number
    598296559958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail167,360 miles (+3,112)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,360 miles
    Test number
    549876950179
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass164,248 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    164,248 miles
    Test number
    389057120883
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Fail164,247 miles (+2,928)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,247 miles
    Test number
    950858450091
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Brake seized (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass161,319 miles (+3,647)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    161,319 miles
    Test number
    800518948876
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass157,672 miles (+3,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    157,672 miles
    Test number
    790377259104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass154,392 miles (+5,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    154,392 miles
    Test number
    752127484019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass149,129 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    149,129 miles
    Test number
    789782008122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail149,129 miles (+5,623)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,129 miles
    Test number
    550749267647
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass143,506 miles (+3,673)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    143,506 miles
    Test number
    486409610389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass139,833 miles (+3,318)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    139,833 miles
    Test number
    670730563276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass136,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    136,515 miles
    Test number
    440435440925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail136,515 miles (+4,622)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,515 miles
    Test number
    665048058617
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass131,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    131,893 miles
    Test number
    418555145260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail131,893 miles (+4,813)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,893 miles
    Test number
    477855145284
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass127,080 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    127,080 miles
    Test number
    329777244443
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail127,080 miles (+5,100)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,080 miles
    Test number
    616787644229
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail121,980 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,980 miles
    Test number
    266355343267
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass121,980 miles (+6,703)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    121,980 miles
    Test number
    575495143252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass115,277 miles (+6,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    115,277 miles
    Test number
    609358222285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass109,099 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    109,099 miles
    Test number
    337160851415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Fail109,099 miles (+1,549)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,099 miles
    Test number
    967559841200
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass107,550 miles (+8,498)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    107,550 miles
    Test number
    707625521166
    • NoteN/S/R service brake binding

  25. Pass99,052 miles (+11,095)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    99,052 miles
    Test number
    524334830114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

  26. Pass87,957 miles (+11,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    87,957 miles
    Test number
    261518429497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass76,576 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    76,576 miles
    Test number
    333910138197
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber non slip pad.... worn on edge
    • NoteParking brake lever... travel long

  28. Fail76,576 miles (+10,745)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,576 miles
    Test number
    361060438168
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber non slip pad.... worn on edge
    • NoteParking brake lever... travel long

  29. Pass65,831 miles (+8,921)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    65,831 miles
    Test number
    980895337167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass56,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    56,910 miles
    Test number
    122538426104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y278 GAN

Does Y278 GAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y278 GAN expired on 6 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y278 GAN?
The MOT on Y278 GAN expired on 6 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y278 GAN done?
Y278 GAN was recorded at 172,792 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 5,992 miles a year.
Has Y278 GAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 GAN has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y278 GAN 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 Y278 GAN find?
Y278 GAN failed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 3 advisories: offside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 3 more.

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