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Honda Accord

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,997 cc

T257 DLOMOT history

T257 DLO is a green petrol Honda Accord first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
117,411 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T257 DLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Accord
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T257 DLO was last recorded at 117,411 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 6,636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jul 2014: 55,619 miles, lower than 563,584 miles on 19 Jul 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
110,775 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,636 miles
Average per year
4,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,411 miles
  • 2025 – 110,775 miles
  • 2024 – 105,895 miles
  • 2023 – 101,264 miles
  • 2022 – 96,125 miles
  • 2021 – 91,265 miles
  • 2020 – 86,614 miles
  • 2019 – 80,870 miles
  • 2018 – 74,337 miles
  • 2017 – 70,069 miles
  • 2016 – 63,673 miles
  • 2015 – 58,046 miles
  • 2014 – 55,619 miles
  • 2013 – 563,584 miles
  • 2012 – 51,525 miles
  • 2011 – 48,680 miles
  • 2010 – 45,492 miles
  • 2009 – 42,026 miles
  • 2008 – 38,247 miles
  • 2007 – 33,584 miles
  • 2006 – 29,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,411 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various.

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Part of exhaust system deteriorated.

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,411 miles (+6,636)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    117,411 miles
    Test number
    136857997962
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass110,775 miles (+4,880)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,775 miles
    Test number
    828039517065
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPart of exhaust system deteriorated
  3. Pass105,895 miles (+4,631)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    105,895 miles
    Test number
    900744521541
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPart of exhaust system deteriorated.
  4. Pass101,264 miles (+5,139)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,264 miles
    Test number
    392619028549
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPart of exhaust system deteriorated.
  5. Pass96,125 miles (+4,860)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    96,125 miles
    Test number
    231575666322
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPart of exhaust system deteriorated.
  6. Pass91,265 miles (+4,651)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    91,265 miles
    Test number
    978708921964
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPart of exhaust system deteriorated.
  7. Pass86,614 miles (+5,744)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    86,614 miles
    Test number
    914166341216
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPart of exhaust system deteriorated.
  8. Pass80,870 miles (+6,533)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,870 miles
    Test number
    690019575006
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass74,337 miles (+4,268)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,337 miles
    Test number
    918503818003
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPart of exhaust system deteriorated,
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
  10. Pass70,069 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,069 miles
    Test number
    576912446550
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre valve deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components.
  11. Fail70,069 miles (+6,396)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,069 miles
    Test number
    572938768890
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre valve deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components.
  12. Pass63,673 miles (+5,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,673 miles
    Test number
    704181948031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  13. Pass58,046 miles (+2,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,046 miles
    Test number
    896155705262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass55,619 miles (-507,965)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,619 miles
    Test number
    136731994144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass563,584 miles (+510,022)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    563,584 miles
    Test number
    905580003246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,562 miles (+2,037)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,562 miles
    Test number
    888447393174
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
  17. Pass51,525 miles (+2,845)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,525 miles
    Test number
    299698692419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  18. Pass48,680 miles (+3,188)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,680 miles
    Test number
    636446281154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  19. Pass45,492 miles (+3,466)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,492 miles
    Test number
    162316880175
    • NoteAll brake discs rusty edges,all tyres sidewall,tread starting to crack.
  20. Pass42,026 miles (+3,779)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,026 miles
    Test number
    940511309266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,247 miles (+4,663)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    38,247 miles
    Test number
    322563398124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,584 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,584 miles
    Test number
    321871407425
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  23. Pass33,584 miles (+4,113)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    33,584 miles
    Test number
    770641007280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    29,471 miles
    Test number
    380428506451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T257 DLO

Does T257 DLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T257 DLO is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T257 DLO?
The MOT on T257 DLO is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T257 DLO done?
T257 DLO was recorded at 117,411 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 4,351 miles a year.
Has T257 DLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T257 DLO has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on T257 DLO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T257 DLO find?
T257 DLO passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 9 more.

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