
Vauxhall Corsa
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 998 cc
LR53 ZBUMOT history
LR53 ZBU is a black petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 72,961 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 72,961 mi
- At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,148 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 ZBU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Corsa
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 ZBU was last recorded at 72,961 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 72,812 miles · 31 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 149 miles
- Average per year
- 3,148 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 72,961 miles
- 2024 – 68,371 miles
- 2023 – 67,078 miles
- 2022 – 66,207 miles
- 2021 – 65,753 miles
- 2020 – 64,480 miles
- 2019 – 63,706 miles
- 2018 – 62,146 miles
- 2017 – 59,407 miles
- 2016 – 53,966 miles
- 2015 – 52,228 miles
- 2014 – 48,436 miles
- 2013 – 44,116 miles
- 2012 – 40,667 miles
- 2011 – 37,133 miles
- 2010 – 32,763 miles
- 2009 – 28,518 miles
- 2008 – 23,956 miles
- 2007 – 19,000 miles
- 2006 – 12,958 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront tyres different size to rear tyresRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2024
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
27 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,961 miles (+149)3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 72,961 miles
- Test number
- 834499476345
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront tyres different size to rear tyres
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail72,812 miles (+4,441)3 major3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,812 miles
- Test number
- 596996700256
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront tyres different size to rear tyres
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,371 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 68,371 miles
- Test number
- 616138104149
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail68,371 miles (+1,293)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,371 miles
- Test number
- 615722166785
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass67,078 miles (+871)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 67,078 miles
- Test number
- 753584345688
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (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))
Pass66,207 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 66,207 miles
- Test number
- 923497806194
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail66,207 miles (+454)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,207 miles
- Test number
- 980051526088
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass65,753 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 65,753 miles
- Test number
- 958439005030
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail65,753 miles (+1,273)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,753 miles
- Test number
- 822265897856
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass64,480 miles (+774)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 64,480 miles
- Test number
- 339282916885
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass63,706 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 63,706 miles
- Test number
- 332669277573
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail63,704 miles (+1,558)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,704 miles
- Test number
- 572616066528
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass62,146 miles (+2,739)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 62,146 miles
- Test number
- 698561962545
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass59,407 miles (+5,441)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 59,407 miles
- Test number
- 955420154447
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass53,966 miles (+1,738)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 53,966 miles
- Test number
- 211871822884
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass52,228 miles (+3,792)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 52,228 miles
- Test number
- 616694145905
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass48,436 miles (+4,320)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 48,436 miles
- Test number
- 359683104348
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass44,116 miles (+3,449)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 44,116 miles
- Test number
- 156911903373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,667 miles (+3,534)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 40,667 miles
- Test number
- 656582692254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,133 miles (+4,370)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 37,133 miles
- Test number
- 687842691207
- 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)
- Note1.advice n/s/f.antiroll bar link dust cover split.
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Pass32,763 miles (+4,245)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 32,763 miles
- Test number
- 741290200353
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,518 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 28,518 miles
- Test number
- 161846799238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,518 miles (+4,562)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,518 miles
- Test number
- 814896899266
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass23,956 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 23,956 miles
- Test number
- 172067498215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,954 miles (+4,954)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,954 miles
- Test number
- 983137498297
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass19,000 miles (+6,042)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 19,000 miles
- Test number
- 350359397268
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass12,958 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 12,958 miles
- Test number
- 590983596217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 ZBU
- Does LR53 ZBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 ZBU is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 ZBU?
- The MOT on LR53 ZBU is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR53 ZBU done?
- LR53 ZBU was recorded at 72,961 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 3,148 miles a year.
- Has LR53 ZBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 ZBU has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR53 ZBU 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 LR53 ZBU find?
- LR53 ZBU passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 7 more.
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