Honda Civic
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,396 cc
Y281 JFJMOT history
Y281 JFJ is a blue petrol Honda Civic first used on 20 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 128,646 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 128,646 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,830 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y281 JFJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Civic
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,396 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 20 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y281 JFJ was last recorded at 128,646 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 2,634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 126,012 miles · 3 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,634 miles
- Average per year
- 4,830 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 128,646 miles
- 2024 – 126,012 miles
- 2023 – 123,999 miles
- 2022 – 121,715 miles
- 2021 – 119,791 miles
- 2020 – 117,254 miles
- 2019 – 111,627 miles
- 2018 – 107,801 miles
- 2017 – 104,283 miles
- 2016 – 100,774 miles
- 2015 – 95,158 miles
- 2014 – 91,760 miles
- 2013 – 88,638 miles
- 2012 – 85,455 miles
- 2011 – 76,985 miles
- 2010 – 71,142 miles
- 2009 – 61,021 miles
- 2008 – 48,163 miles
- 2007 – 37,322 miles
- 2006 – 33,849 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,646 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose union (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose union (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
28 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,646 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 128,646 miles
- Test number
- 210250295310
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail128,627 miles (+2,615)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,627 miles
- Test number
- 241384466086
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass126,012 miles (+2,013)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 126,012 miles
- Test number
- 475397522488
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Pass123,999 miles (+2,284)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 123,999 miles
- Test number
- 100849939258
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both near flexi joints (1.1.11 (c))
Pass121,715 miles (+1,924)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 121,715 miles
- Test number
- 571279655599
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion on underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass119,791 miles (+2,537)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 119,791 miles
- Test number
- 413884707613
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,254 miles (+5,627)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 117,254 miles
- Test number
- 349771206955
- AdvisoryRear bumper support bracket badly deteriorated
Pass111,627 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 111,627 miles
- Test number
- 604715176823
- AdvisoryRear bumper support member seriously corroded
Fail111,625 miles (+3,824)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,625 miles
- Test number
- 925030008115
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear bumper support member seriously corroded
Pass107,801 miles (+3,518)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 107,801 miles
- Test number
- 989353505698
- AdvisoryFront Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear impact bar in very poor condition
Pass104,283 miles (+14)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 104,283 miles
- Test number
- 783406774765
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose union (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose union (3.6.B.2c)
Fail104,269 miles (+3,495)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,269 miles
- Test number
- 537697001950
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose union (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose union (3.6.B.2c)
Pass100,774 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 100,774 miles
- Test number
- 764433205716
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose and at backplate (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail100,774 miles (+5,616)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,774 miles
- Test number
- 878845970514
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose and at backplate (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass95,158 miles (+3,398)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 95,158 miles
- Test number
- 396137945120
- AdvisoryNearside 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)
Pass91,760 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 91,760 miles
- Test number
- 217749534154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,720 miles (+3,082)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,720 miles
- Test number
- 155655634156
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail88,638 miles3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,638 miles
- Test number
- 286137623480
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass88,638 miles (+3,183)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 88,638 miles
- Test number
- 486047323159
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass85,455 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 85,455 miles
- Test number
- 448945242161
- NoteBoth rear radius arm bushes slightly deteriorated
Fail85,455 miles (+8,470)3 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,455 miles
- Test number
- 565205442177
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
- NoteBoth rear radius arm bushes slightly deteriorated
Pass76,985 miles (+5,843)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 76,985 miles
- Test number
- 795627351139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,142 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 71,142 miles
- Test number
- 674724230106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,094 miles (+10,073)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,094 miles
- Test number
- 221424930166
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,021 miles (+12,858)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 61,021 miles
- Test number
- 362945059102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,163 miles (+10,841)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2009
- Odometer
- 48,163 miles
- Test number
- 214273448450
- NoteRear silencer corroded
Pass37,322 miles (+3,473)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2008
- Odometer
- 37,322 miles
- Test number
- 932185947170
- NoteO/s rear tyre has a number of small cuts on the tread area
Pass33,849 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 33,849 miles
- Test number
- 224739506468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y281 JFJ
- Does Y281 JFJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y281 JFJ is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y281 JFJ?
- The MOT on Y281 JFJ is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y281 JFJ done?
- Y281 JFJ was recorded at 128,646 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 4,830 miles a year.
- Has Y281 JFJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y281 JFJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y281 JFJ 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 Y281 JFJ find?
- Y281 JFJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear inner vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside front gearbox mounting defective, and 3 more.
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