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Honda Civic

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,590 cc

LB53 UPTMOT history

LB53 UPT is a red petrol Honda Civic first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
142,452 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UPT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 UPT was last recorded at 142,452 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 4,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
138,194 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,258 miles
Average per year
6,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,452 miles
  • 2025 – 138,194 miles
  • 2024 – 136,329 miles
  • 2022 – 132,107 miles
  • 2021 – 118,510 miles
  • 2020 – 115,005 miles
  • 2018 – 111,105 miles
  • 2016 – 110,437 miles
  • 2015 – 103,251 miles
  • 2014 – 93,481 miles
  • 2013 – 83,778 miles
  • 2012 – 73,417 miles
  • 2011 – 62,268 miles
  • 2010 – 52,423 miles
  • 2009 – 44,076 miles
  • 2008 – 35,837 miles
  • 2007 – 28,833 miles
  • 2006 – 21,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,452 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component modified but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (c) (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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,452 miles (+4,258)3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    142,452 miles
    Test number
    393512026641
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component modified but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  2. Pass138,194 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    138,194 miles
    Test number
    404273531614
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

  3. Fail138,194 miles (+1,865)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,194 miles
    Test number
    239320837487
    • Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

  4. Pass136,329 miles (+4,222)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    136,329 miles
    Test number
    718197723362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,107 miles (+13,597)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    132,107 miles
    Test number
    711144812690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,510 miles (+3,505)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,510 miles
    Test number
    155463700821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,005 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,005 miles
    Test number
    586109746594
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension lowered

  8. Fail115,005 miles (+3,900)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,005 miles
    Test number
    375716459072
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension lowered

  9. Pass111,105 miles (+668)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    111,105 miles
    Test number
    369480202013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,437 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    110,437 miles
    Test number
    904271978698
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail110,437 miles (+7,186)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,437 miles
    Test number
    165859603533
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass103,251 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    103,251 miles
    Test number
    638996443183
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Fail103,251 miles (+9,770)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,251 miles
    Test number
    153904403667
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass93,481 miles (+9,703)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    93,481 miles
    Test number
    359254174424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    83,778 miles
    Test number
    706537873255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail83,778 miles (+10,361)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,778 miles
    Test number
    708557873279
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass73,417 miles (+11,149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    73,417 miles
    Test number
    538149872245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  18. Pass62,268 miles (+9,845)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    62,268 miles
    Test number
    746398371268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,423 miles (+8,347)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    52,423 miles
    Test number
    724548070254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass44,076 miles (+8,239)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    44,076 miles
    Test number
    934307759353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,837 miles (+7,004)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    35,837 miles
    Test number
    632212858328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,833 miles (+7,554)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    28,833 miles
    Test number
    341622167349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    21,279 miles
    Test number
    560062066366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 UPT

Does LB53 UPT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 UPT is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UPT?
The MOT on LB53 UPT is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 UPT done?
LB53 UPT was recorded at 142,452 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 6,305 miles a year.
Has LB53 UPT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UPT has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 UPT 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 UPT find?
LB53 UPT passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 10 more.

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