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Vauxhall Corsa

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,199 cc

LB53 DBXMOT history

LB53 DBX is a silver petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 24 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2025 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 104,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2025
Mileage
104,037 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 DBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB53 DBX was last recorded at 104,037 miles on 6 Sept 2025, 4,639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,398 miles · 7 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4,639 miles
Average per year
4,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,037 miles
  • 2024 – 99,398 miles
  • 2023 – 95,370 miles
  • 2022 – 91,315 miles
  • 2021 – 87,567 miles
  • 2020 – 86,092 miles
  • 2019 – 81,913 miles
  • 2018 – 77,313 miles
  • 2017 – 74,493 miles
  • 2016 – 69,784 miles
  • 2015 – 57,515 miles
  • 2014 – 53,366 miles
  • 2013 – 49,875 miles
  • 2012 – 46,555 miles
  • 2011 – 42,428 miles
  • 2010 – 38,876 miles
  • 2009 – 34,993 miles
  • 2008 – 27,873 miles
  • 2007 – 24,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail104,037 miles
  • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail104,037 miles (+4,639)1 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,037 miles
    Test number
    635914534053
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  2. Pass99,398 miles (+4,028)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    99,398 miles
    Test number
    530080988023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tie rod has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,370 miles (+4,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    95,370 miles
    Test number
    284330421580
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering arms

  4. Pass91,315 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    91,315 miles
    Test number
    633605056886
    • AdvisoryOffside Front offside front tyre bald at inner edge
    • AdvisoryDrive belt in poor condition

  5. Fail91,315 miles (+3,748)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,315 miles
    Test number
    951963285851
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front offside front tyre bald at inner edge
    • AdvisoryDrive belt in poor condition

  6. Pass87,567 miles (+1,475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    87,567 miles
    Test number
    285448091951
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass86,092 miles (+4,179)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,092 miles
    Test number
    697377270787
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass81,913 miles (+4,600)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,913 miles
    Test number
    760666988950
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort slightly low

  9. Pass77,313 miles (+2,820)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,313 miles
    Test number
    458217051898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass74,493 miles (+827)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,493 miles
    Test number
    701768747269
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and tyre also perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass73,666 miles (+3,882)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,666 miles
    Test number
    318521992314
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass69,784 miles (+12,269)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,784 miles
    Test number
    523975171352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55-15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55-15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail57,515 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,515 miles
    Test number
    239245065080
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  14. Pass57,515 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,515 miles
    Test number
    856055565076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,235 miles (+3,869)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,235 miles
    Test number
    917060615001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,366 miles (+3,491)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    53,366 miles
    Test number
    818211524055
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass49,875 miles (+3,320)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,875 miles
    Test number
    416076513050
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth outer c.v gaiters weeping
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteNearside inner c.v gaiter perished

  18. Pass46,555 miles (+4,127)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    46,555 miles
    Test number
    566254912039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,428 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,428 miles
    Test number
    758765111063
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass42,428 miles (+3,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,428 miles
    Test number
    965985411097
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass38,876 miles (+3,883)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    38,876 miles
    Test number
    140805910491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,993 miles (+7,120)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,993 miles
    Test number
    234710219034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    27,873 miles
    Test number
    363816418077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,873 miles (+3,483)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,873 miles
    Test number
    572826918097
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass24,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    24,390 miles
    Test number
    103667117460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 DBX

Does LB53 DBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 DBX expired on 7 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 DBX?
The MOT on LB53 DBX expired on 7 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 DBX done?
LB53 DBX was recorded at 104,037 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2025, an average of 4,274 miles a year.
Has LB53 DBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 DBX has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 DBX 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 DBX find?
LB53 DBX failed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2025 with 1 major defect, 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated, and 9 more.

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