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Honda Civic

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LB53 VOCMOT history

LB53 VOC is a grey petrol Honda Civic first used on 16 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
138,498 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 VOC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 VOC was last recorded at 138,498 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 11,024 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,474 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,024 miles
Average per year
6,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,498 miles
  • 2024 – 127,474 miles
  • 2023 – 122,956 miles
  • 2022 – 116,618 miles
  • 2021 – 112,092 miles
  • 2020 – 108,582 miles
  • 2019 – 106,008 miles
  • 2018 – 101,033 miles
  • 2016 – 87,140 miles
  • 2015 – 68,535 miles
  • 2014 – 49,193 miles
  • 2013 – 41,084 miles
  • 2012 – 38,845 miles
  • 2011 – 35,883 miles
  • 2010 – 31,327 miles
  • 2008 – 24,603 miles
  • 2007 – 21,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,498 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,498 miles (+11,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    138,498 miles
    Test number
    900673794977
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,474 miles (+4,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    127,474 miles
    Test number
    138915234161
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms and sills corroded

  3. Pass122,956 miles (+6,338)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    122,956 miles
    Test number
    138307566908
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass116,618 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    116,618 miles
    Test number
    565822523440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail116,618 miles (+4,526)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,618 miles
    Test number
    896218354859
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass112,092 miles (+3,510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    112,092 miles
    Test number
    937326003274
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass108,582 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    108,582 miles
    Test number
    209273559017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail108,582 miles (+2,574)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,582 miles
    Test number
    638788534196
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp showing red light to the front both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass106,008 miles (+4,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    106,008 miles
    Test number
    953891173592
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass101,033 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    101,033 miles
    Test number
    776115379815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,989 miles (+13,849)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,989 miles
    Test number
    718582897513
    • DangerousValve stem seriously damaged both reads (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass87,140 miles (+18,605)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    87,140 miles
    Test number
    251876102116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass68,535 miles (+19,342)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    68,535 miles
    Test number
    566005145053
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCrack in n/s/ screen but not affecting veiw

  14. Pass49,193 miles (+8,109)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,193 miles
    Test number
    637989054074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,084 miles (+2,239)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,084 miles
    Test number
    229957363022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,845 miles (+2,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,845 miles
    Test number
    817843982064
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass35,883 miles (+4,556)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,883 miles
    Test number
    515727251018
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges

  18. Pass31,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,327 miles
    Test number
    811611580005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,327 miles (+6,724)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,327 miles
    Test number
    631684770015
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  20. Pass24,603 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    24,603 miles
    Test number
    981932838092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,514 miles (+3,298)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    24,514 miles
    Test number
    881098008062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    21,216 miles
    Test number
    990862217013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,216 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,216 miles
    Test number
    651941817084
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Questions about LB53 VOC

Does LB53 VOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 VOC is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 VOC?
The MOT on LB53 VOC is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 VOC done?
LB53 VOC was recorded at 138,498 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 6,192 miles a year.
Has LB53 VOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 VOC has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 VOC 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 VOC find?
LB53 VOC passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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