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Honda Civic

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,590 cc

LD53 VPNMOT history

LD53 VPN is a blue petrol Honda Civic first used on 27 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

LD53 VPN blue Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2026
Mileage
156,984 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VPN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD53 VPN was last recorded at 156,984 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 7,344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,640 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,344 miles
Average per year
7,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,984 miles
  • 2025 – 149,640 miles
  • 2024 – 144,451 miles
  • 2023 – 135,894 miles
  • 2022 – 130,006 miles
  • 2021 – 125,043 miles
  • 2020 – 116,957 miles
  • 2019 – 106,155 miles
  • 2018 – 96,350 miles
  • 2017 – 87,422 miles
  • 2016 – 78,858 miles
  • 2015 – 70,770 miles
  • 2014 – 67,558 miles
  • 2013 – 63,274 miles
  • 2012 – 54,548 miles
  • 2011 – 48,184 miles
  • 2010 – 40,928 miles
  • 2009 – 34,407 miles
  • 2008 – 28,728 miles
  • 2007 – 22,908 miles
  • 2006 – 16,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail156,984 miles
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear inner sills
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear outer sills

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.

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front into offside rear metal brake pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play just acceptable amount of play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front roadwheel has a bind when spun by hand

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail156,984 miles (+7,344)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,984 miles
    Test number
    990160439403
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear inner sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear outer sills
  2. Pass149,640 miles (+5,189)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    149,640 miles
    Test number
    769949298016
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass144,451 miles (+8,557)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    144,451 miles
    Test number
    985730349064
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass135,894 miles (+113)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    135,894 miles
    Test number
    808578615921
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front into offside rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play just acceptable amount of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front roadwheel has a bind when spun by hand
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam images faint,lenses cloudy
    • AdvisoryWater ingress in both rear lamp clusters
  5. Fail135,781 miles (+5,775)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,781 miles
    Test number
    883870505350
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall(chalked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure balljoint nut ,already repaired using washers (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front into offside rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play just acceptable amount of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front roadwheel has a bind when spun by hand
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam images faint,lenses cloudy
    • AdvisoryWater ingress in both rear lamp clusters
  6. Pass130,006 miles (+4,963)5 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    130,006 miles
    Test number
    191065784245
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass125,043 miles (+8,086)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    125,043 miles
    Test number
    762855753420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
  8. Pass116,957 miles (+10,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,957 miles
    Test number
    458547638118
    • 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))
  9. Pass106,155 miles (+9,805)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,155 miles
    Test number
    415382262535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,350 miles (+8,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    96,350 miles
    Test number
    922387001176
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass87,422 miles (+8,564)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    87,422 miles
    Test number
    795325713507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,858 miles (+8,088)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,858 miles
    Test number
    483756444838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,770 miles (+3,212)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    70,770 miles
    Test number
    926050515294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,558 miles (+4,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    67,558 miles
    Test number
    645040534203
    • 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)
  15. Pass63,274 miles (+8,726)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    63,274 miles
    Test number
    596801743232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,548 miles (+6,364)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    54,548 miles
    Test number
    359611162257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    48,184 miles
    Test number
    819717581285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,184 miles (+7,256)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,184 miles
    Test number
    966147481284
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Fail40,928 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,928 miles
    Test number
    714969780229
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  20. Pass40,928 miles (+6,521)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,928 miles
    Test number
    961969380243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,407 miles (+5,679)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    34,407 miles
    Test number
    141562489297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,728 miles (+5,820)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,728 miles
    Test number
    764843088237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,908 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    22,908 miles
    Test number
    604299477219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,867 miles (+6,665)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,867 miles
    Test number
    883947577244
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass16,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    16,202 miles
    Test number
    101780296257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 VPN

Does LD53 VPN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 VPN expired on 14 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VPN?
The MOT on LD53 VPN expired on 14 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 VPN done?
LD53 VPN was recorded at 156,984 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 7,284 miles a year.
Has LD53 VPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VPN has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 VPN 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 LD53 VPN find?
LD53 VPN failed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 major defect and 6 advisories: offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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