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Honda Civic

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,396 cc

T525 BFJMOT history

T525 BFJ is a silver petrol Honda Civic first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 106,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
106,189 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T525 BFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T525 BFJ was last recorded at 106,189 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,171 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
4,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,189 miles
  • 2021 – 106,119 miles
  • 2020 – 103,923 miles
  • 2019 – 94,713 miles
  • 2018 – 83,147 miles
  • 2017 – 73,489 miles
  • 2016 – 63,962 miles
  • 2015 – 56,871 miles
  • 2014 – 51,568 miles
  • 2013 – 47,477 miles
  • 2012 – 42,391 miles
  • 2011 – 38,692 miles
  • 2010 – 31,948 miles
  • 2009 – 25,957 miles
  • 2008 – 22,585 miles
  • 2007 – 17,816 miles
  • 2006 – 11,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,189 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Emissions not tested

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,189 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    106,189 miles
    Test number
    141669718207
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail106,171 miles (+52)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,171 miles
    Test number
    625287564410
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension locking device missing bottom ball joint (5.3.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass106,119 miles (+2,196)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,119 miles
    Test number
    580574468489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,923 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,923 miles
    Test number
    644468205636
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components
  5. Fail103,920 miles (+9,207)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,920 miles
    Test number
    158711214888
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components
  6. Pass94,713 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,713 miles
    Test number
    364260266201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryUnable to see outer sills due to bodykit
  7. Fail94,713 miles (+11,566)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,713 miles
    Test number
    871953386240
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryUnable to see outer sills due to bodykit
  8. Pass83,147 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,147 miles
    Test number
    480220622912
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail83,147 miles (+9,658)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,147 miles
    Test number
    290676423056
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass73,489 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,489 miles
    Test number
    989107457664
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  11. Fail73,486 miles (+9,524)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,486 miles
    Test number
    215093217149
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  12. Pass63,962 miles (+486)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,962 miles
    Test number
    150473898915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,476 miles (+6,605)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,476 miles
    Test number
    615613073815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,871 miles (+5,303)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,871 miles
    Test number
    138408975449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,568 miles (+4,091)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,568 miles
    Test number
    577060884018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,477 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,477 miles
    Test number
    185219873468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Fail47,471 miles (+5,080)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,471 miles
    Test number
    697218673065
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass42,391 miles (+3,699)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,391 miles
    Test number
    175909772049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,692 miles (+6,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,692 miles
    Test number
    355873971006
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  20. Pass31,948 miles (+5,991)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,948 miles
    Test number
    194977770054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,957 miles (+3,372)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,957 miles
    Test number
    131157079077
    • Note2mm on o/s rear tyre
  22. Pass22,585 miles (+4,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,585 miles
    Test number
    271157768055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass17,816 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    17,816 miles
    Test number
    251920587050
    • NoteSame as original VT32 advise sheet issued
  24. Fail17,816 miles (+6,167)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,816 miles
    Test number
    240510487074
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteEngine running fault
  25. Pass11,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    11,649 miles
    Test number
    780176856091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T525 BFJ

Does T525 BFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T525 BFJ is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T525 BFJ?
The MOT on T525 BFJ is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T525 BFJ done?
T525 BFJ was recorded at 106,189 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 4,753 miles a year.
Has T525 BFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T525 BFJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T525 BFJ 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 T525 BFJ find?
T525 BFJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust joint; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear passenger seat(s) missing at time of test, and 1 more.

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