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Honda Civic

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,396 cc

V42 FHRMOT history

V42 FHR is a silver petrol Honda Civic first used on 4 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 41,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2024.

V42 FHR silver Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Nov 2025
Mileage
41,230 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 FHR
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
4 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 FHR was last recorded at 41,230 miles on 19 Nov 2024, 1,231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Feb 2018: 31,827 miles, lower than 128,128 miles on 3 Dec 2016.
  • 11 Mar 2021: 39,999 miles, lower than 99,938 miles on 1 May 2019.

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
39,999 miles · 30 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,231 miles
Average per year
589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 41,230 miles
  • 2023 – 39,999 miles
  • 2022 – 39,999 miles
  • 2021 – 39,999 miles
  • 2019 – 99,938 miles
  • 2018 – 31,827 miles
  • 2016 – 128,128 miles
  • 2015 – 121,005 miles
  • 2014 – 120,990 miles
  • 2013 – 118,227 miles
  • 2012 – 108,164 miles
  • 2011 – 97,366 miles
  • 2010 – 87,324 miles
  • 2009 – 76,745 miles
  • 2008 – 64,415 miles
  • 2007 – 53,902 miles
  • 2006 – 41,050 miles
  • 2005 – 29,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,230 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,230 miles (+1,231)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    41,230 miles
    Test number
    538916149365
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass39,999 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    39,999 miles
    Test number
    233840112699
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass39,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    39,999 miles
    Test number
    737564156606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,999 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    39,999 miles
    Test number
    352085672938
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  5. Fail39,999 miles (-59,939)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,999 miles
    Test number
    856430152662
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPassenger's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  6. Pass99,938 miles (+68,111)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,938 miles
    Test number
    548409588456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,827 miles (-96,301)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    31,827 miles
    Test number
    354081030150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass128,128 miles (+7,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    128,128 miles
    Test number
    860624273972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass121,005 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    121,005 miles
    Test number
    478875958164
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Fail121,005 miles (+15)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,005 miles
    Test number
    423890338251
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass120,990 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    120,990 miles
    Test number
    935075344301
    • 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)
  12. Fail120,986 miles (+2,759)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,986 miles
    Test number
    807867034308
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass118,227 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    118,227 miles
    Test number
    119864903346
    • 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)
  14. Fail118,221 miles (+10,057)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,221 miles
    Test number
    295279263270
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  15. Pass108,164 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    108,164 miles
    Test number
    189528462256
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread slightly uneven
  16. Fail108,164 miles (+10,798)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,164 miles
    Test number
    499878762215
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread slightly uneven
  17. Pass97,366 miles (+10,042)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    97,366 miles
    Test number
    269516861220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,324 miles (+10,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    87,324 miles
    Test number
    530257760214
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass76,745 miles (+12,330)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    76,745 miles
    Test number
    620607069266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates slightly deterirated
  20. Pass64,415 miles (+10,513)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    64,415 miles
    Test number
    331970778485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,902 miles (+12,852)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    53,902 miles
    Test number
    120203467281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,050 miles (+11,192)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    41,050 miles
    Test number
    730514466277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    29,858 miles
    Test number
    574521515270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V42 FHR

Does V42 FHR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V42 FHR expired on 18 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V42 FHR?
The MOT on V42 FHR expired on 18 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V42 FHR done?
V42 FHR was recorded at 41,230 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2024, an average of 589 miles a year.
Has V42 FHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 FHR has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on V42 FHR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 19 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V42 FHR find?
V42 FHR passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both side; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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