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Honda Civic

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,396 cc

V47 ELBMOT history

V47 ELB is a red petrol Honda Civic first used on 6 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 45,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

V47 ELB red Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
45,802 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V47 ELB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V47 ELB was last recorded at 45,802 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 1,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Dec 2014: 25,964 miles, lower than 27,511 miles on 2 Dec 2013.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,691 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,111 miles
Average per year
1,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,802 miles
  • 2025 – 44,691 miles
  • 2024 – 42,953 miles
  • 2023 – 41,963 miles
  • 2022 – 40,635 miles
  • 2021 – 39,965 miles
  • 2019 – 38,865 miles
  • 2018 – 37,553 miles
  • 2017 – 37,029 miles
  • 2015 – 31,827 miles
  • 2014 – 29,573 miles
  • 2013 – 27,511 miles
  • 2012 – 25,346 miles
  • 2011 – 22,835 miles
  • 2010 – 22,820 miles
  • 2009 – 22,633 miles
  • 2008 – 22,400 miles
  • 2007 – 22,098 miles
  • 2006 – 21,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,802 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,802 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    45,802 miles
    Test number
    265368138293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    44,691 miles
    Test number
    240510281816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail44,691 miles (+1,738)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,691 miles
    Test number
    863582538017
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass42,953 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    42,953 miles
    Test number
    566742082659
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail42,951 miles (+988)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,951 miles
    Test number
    189512140197
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60R14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE TO REAR JOIN (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass41,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    41,963 miles
    Test number
    325940232941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail41,963 miles (+1,328)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,963 miles
    Test number
    499185674166
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass40,635 miles (+670)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    40,635 miles
    Test number
    181727736934
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass39,965 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    39,965 miles
    Test number
    132155765412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    38,865 miles
    Test number
    224412668397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail38,862 miles (+563)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,862 miles
    Test number
    707815492551
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass38,299 miles (+746)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    38,299 miles
    Test number
    882817354057
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pad's, starting to wear low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass37,553 miles (+524)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    37,553 miles
    Test number
    315409048466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,029 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    37,029 miles
    Test number
    724960888183
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail37,029 miles (+5,202)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,029 miles
    Test number
    928448898466
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass31,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    31,827 miles
    Test number
    321619565305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,827 miles (+2,254)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,827 miles
    Test number
    446768961298
    • Repaired at testNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  18. Pass29,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    29,573 miles
    Test number
    166715334316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail25,964 miles (-1,547)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,964 miles
    Test number
    836015734386
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass27,511 miles (+2,165)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    27,511 miles
    Test number
    556076333336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,346 miles (+2,511)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    25,346 miles
    Test number
    577310342358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,835 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    22,835 miles
    Test number
    168560951348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,820 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    22,820 miles
    Test number
    653659440378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,633 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,633 miles
    Test number
    561573049350
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass22,633 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    22,633 miles
    Test number
    680613949396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,400 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,400 miles
    Test number
    112979638363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,098 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    22,098 miles
    Test number
    392968837328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    21,771 miles
    Test number
    270146946315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V47 ELB

Does V47 ELB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V47 ELB is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V47 ELB?
The MOT on V47 ELB is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V47 ELB done?
V47 ELB was recorded at 45,802 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 1,251 miles a year.
Has V47 ELB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V47 ELB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on V47 ELB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Dec 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V47 ELB find?
V47 ELB passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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