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Honda Civic

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,590 cc

LB53 BZAMOT history

LB53 BZA is a black petrol Honda Civic first used on 1 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 147,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2026
Mileage
147,545 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 BZA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB53 BZA was last recorded at 147,545 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,928 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
617 miles
Average per year
6,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,545 miles
  • 2025 – 146,928 miles
  • 2024 – 127,825 miles
  • 2020 – 125,978 miles
  • 2019 – 112,617 miles
  • 2018 – 99,672 miles
  • 2017 – 91,013 miles
  • 2016 – 80,916 miles
  • 2015 – 70,802 miles
  • 2014 – 61,659 miles
  • 2013 – 59,203 miles
  • 2012 – 54,867 miles
  • 2011 – 51,202 miles
  • 2010 – 47,591 miles
  • 2009 – 44,221 miles
  • 2008 – 38,411 miles
  • 2007 – 34,987 miles
  • 2006 – 29,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail147,545 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Play in telescopic gland (5.3.2 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail147,545 miles (+617)1 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,545 miles
    Test number
    919053402609
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Play in telescopic gland (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass146,928 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    146,928 miles
    Test number
    671976481263
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Fail146,926 miles (+19,101)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,926 miles
    Test number
    351059962134
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Pass127,825 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    127,825 miles
    Test number
    194487932610
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail127,821 miles (+1,843)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,821 miles
    Test number
    169900675986
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass125,978 miles (+13,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,978 miles
    Test number
    662576600741
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass112,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,617 miles
    Test number
    322971332767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail112,617 miles (+4,937)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,617 miles
    Test number
    298574035162
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass107,680 miles (+8,008)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2020
    Odometer
    107,680 miles
    Test number
    309922829284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,672 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    99,672 miles
    Test number
    909154241559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail99,657 miles (+8,644)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,657 miles
    Test number
    472218143280
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass91,013 miles (+10,097)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    91,013 miles
    Test number
    744491982994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass80,916 miles (+10,114)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,916 miles
    Test number
    615145977083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,802 miles
    Test number
    305291185172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,802 miles (+9,143)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,802 miles
    Test number
    379261385185
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass61,659 miles (+2,456)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    61,659 miles
    Test number
    265422284173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,203 miles (+4,336)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    59,203 miles
    Test number
    275796943372
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn outer edges

  18. Pass54,867 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    54,867 miles
    Test number
    278018942315
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Fail54,828 miles (+3,626)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,828 miles
    Test number
    116336742364
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass51,202 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    51,202 miles
    Test number
    347297941318
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteMarks to n/s/f lower suspension arm
    • NoteSlight binding of o/s/r brake

  21. Fail51,202 miles (+3,611)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,202 miles
    Test number
    157457441356
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSlight binding of o/s/r brake

  22. Pass47,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    47,591 miles
    Test number
    143968440399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,591 miles (+3,370)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,591 miles
    Test number
    603987340345
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  24. Pass44,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    44,221 miles
    Test number
    814554449310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,221 miles (+5,810)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,221 miles
    Test number
    120204849367
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass38,411 miles (+3,424)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    38,411 miles
    Test number
    624996748337
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass34,987 miles (+5,045)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    34,987 miles
    Test number
    993934047370
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn to limits
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perrished and heavily worn inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perrished

  28. Pass29,942 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    29,942 miles
    Test number
    471158146380
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
    • NoteRear tyres perrished inside treads

Questions about LB53 BZA

Does LB53 BZA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 BZA expired on 2 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 BZA?
The MOT on LB53 BZA expired on 2 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 BZA done?
LB53 BZA was recorded at 147,545 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 6,030 miles a year.
Has LB53 BZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 BZA has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 BZA 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 LB53 BZA find?
LB53 BZA failed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; central rear seat belt missing; nearside front front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle, and 6 more.

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