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Honda Civic

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T551 BJHMOT history

T551 BJH is a black petrol Honda Civic first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 125,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
125,187 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T551 BJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T551 BJH was last recorded at 125,187 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,166 miles · 5 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
4,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,187 miles
  • 2025 – 124,800 miles
  • 2024 – 120,589 miles
  • 2023 – 120,259 miles
  • 2022 – 116,712 miles
  • 2020 – 107,353 miles
  • 2019 – 94,468 miles
  • 2018 – 82,340 miles
  • 2017 – 71,991 miles
  • 2016 – 68,656 miles
  • 2015 – 67,044 miles
  • 2014 – 67,007 miles
  • 2011 – 64,160 miles
  • 2010 – 60,581 miles
  • 2008 – 52,498 miles
  • 2007 – 48,739 miles
  • 2006 – 43,940 miles
  • 2005 – 38,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,187 miles
  • AdvisoryOutstanding recallRecorded 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2010

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,187 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    125,187 miles
    Test number
    206695742593
    • AdvisoryOutstanding recall
  2. Fail125,166 miles (+366)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,166 miles
    Test number
    373234847755
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOutstanding recall
  3. Pass124,800 miles (+54)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    124,800 miles
    Test number
    673538069931
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills are showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail124,746 miles (+4,157)2 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,746 miles
    Test number
    604625106640
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass120,589 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    120,589 miles
    Test number
    247614631671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail120,583 miles (+324)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,583 miles
    Test number
    615938711858
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  7. Pass120,259 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    120,259 miles
    Test number
    983261719655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail120,242 miles (+3,530)2 dangerous10 major2 repaired4 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,242 miles
    Test number
    456366978916
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Negative battery lead (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release handle damaged/missing
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Lower radiator outlet leaking. Upper radiator outlet repaired with duct tape.
    • AdvisoryEvidence of exhaust system fouling on nearside rear suspension arm. Exhaust hanger missing.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLambda readings only just met on emissions test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlamp slightly loose, one bolt missing, one loose
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes, both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass116,712 miles (+9,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    116,712 miles
    Test number
    965684781703
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL AROUND (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass107,353 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,353 miles
    Test number
    555025044103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail107,353 miles (+12,885)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,353 miles
    Test number
    596541657949
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass94,468 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,468 miles
    Test number
    748532802036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Fail94,468 miles (+12,128)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,468 miles
    Test number
    227979584942
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass82,340 miles (+10,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,340 miles
    Test number
    895813103240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))
  15. Pass71,991 miles (+3,335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,991 miles
    Test number
    114725551151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  16. Pass68,656 miles (+1,612)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,656 miles
    Test number
    934096282359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,044 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,044 miles
    Test number
    941035611327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,007 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,007 miles
    Test number
    159505584499
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHeavy rusting to front suspention units
    • NoteParking brake lever travel
    • NoteSome ovality n/s/f brake disc
  19. Pass67,007 miles (+2,847)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,007 miles
    Test number
    179315684019
    • NoteHeavy rusting to front suspention units
    • NoteParking brake lever travel
    • NoteSome ovality n/s/f brake disc
  20. Pass64,160 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    64,160 miles
    Test number
    258026501173
    • NoteFront numberplate deteriorating but still legible
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn to the limit of 1.6mm on outer
  21. Fail64,156 miles (+3,575)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,156 miles
    Test number
    399315601180
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront numberplate deteriorating but still legible
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn to the limit of 1.6mm on outer
    • NoteOffside front wheel binding slightly
  22. Pass60,581 miles (+8,083)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,581 miles
    Test number
    694539180065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass52,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    52,498 miles
    Test number
    650218368177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,498 miles (+3,759)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,498 miles
    Test number
    142348268154
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  25. Pass48,739 miles (+4,799)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    48,739 miles
    Test number
    702801207258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,940 miles (+5,098)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    43,940 miles
    Test number
    132422706229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,842 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    38,842 miles
    Test number
    731333505248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

Questions about T551 BJH

Does T551 BJH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T551 BJH is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T551 BJH?
The MOT on T551 BJH is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T551 BJH done?
T551 BJH was recorded at 125,187 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 4,133 miles a year.
Has T551 BJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T551 BJH has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T551 BJH 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 T551 BJH find?
T551 BJH passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: outstanding recall.

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