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Honda Civic

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,590 cc

LS53 LSJMOT history

LS53 LSJ is a blue petrol Honda Civic first used on 23 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 118,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2025.

LS53 LSJ blue Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
118,709 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 LSJ
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
23 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 LSJ was last recorded at 118,709 miles on 18 Oct 2025, 1,707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,002 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,707 miles
Average per year
4,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,709 miles
  • 2024 – 117,002 miles
  • 2023 – 112,247 miles
  • 2022 – 104,124 miles
  • 2021 – 95,498 miles
  • 2020 – 89,836 miles
  • 2019 – 88,145 miles
  • 2018 – 84,921 miles
  • 2017 – 81,599 miles
  • 2016 – 75,582 miles
  • 2015 – 69,635 miles
  • 2014 – 64,785 miles
  • 2013 – 60,526 miles
  • 2012 – 55,292 miles
  • 2011 – 51,018 miles
  • 2010 – 45,696 miles
  • 2009 – 41,926 miles
  • 2008 – 36,540 miles
  • 2007 – 34,119 miles
  • 2006 – 26,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,709 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,709 miles (+1,707)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    118,709 miles
    Test number
    980499608678
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass117,002 miles (+4,755)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    117,002 miles
    Test number
    714627147564
    • MinorFront Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDE (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,247 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,247 miles
    Test number
    400001635892
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail112,247 miles (+8,123)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,247 miles
    Test number
    516600800941
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass104,124 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    104,124 miles
    Test number
    434496073275
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail104,124 miles (+8,626)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,124 miles
    Test number
    591706996804
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass95,498 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,498 miles
    Test number
    276310899946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Fail95,498 miles (+5,662)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,498 miles
    Test number
    823013714755
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass89,836 miles (+1,691)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,836 miles
    Test number
    336429954775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,145 miles
    Test number
    616593848763
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail88,145 miles (+3,224)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,145 miles
    Test number
    543010572364
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass84,921 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    84,921 miles
    Test number
    975396892167
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail84,921 miles (+3,322)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,921 miles
    Test number
    370931992140
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass81,599 miles (+6,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,599 miles
    Test number
    917501638510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass75,582 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    75,582 miles
    Test number
    769179138726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,473 miles (+5,838)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,473 miles
    Test number
    870577324681
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass69,635 miles (+4,850)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,635 miles
    Test number
    452106323206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,785 miles (+4,259)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    64,785 miles
    Test number
    568481894276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,526 miles (+5,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,526 miles
    Test number
    377362293473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass55,292 miles (+4,274)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    55,292 miles
    Test number
    175410482244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • 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 Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass51,018 miles (+5,322)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,018 miles
    Test number
    217476161267
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass45,696 miles (+3,770)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,696 miles
    Test number
    990257260228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,926 miles (+5,386)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    41,926 miles
    Test number
    340962969491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,540 miles (+2,421)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,540 miles
    Test number
    500900748201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    34,119 miles
    Test number
    541269037348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail34,119 miles (+7,315)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,119 miles
    Test number
    811429337372
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass26,804 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    26,804 miles
    Test number
    264332346311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail26,738 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,738 miles
    Test number
    264790046327
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about LS53 LSJ

Does LS53 LSJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 LSJ expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 LSJ?
The MOT on LS53 LSJ expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 LSJ done?
LS53 LSJ was recorded at 118,709 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2025, an average of 4,875 miles a year.
Has LS53 LSJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 LSJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 LSJ 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 LS53 LSJ find?
LS53 LSJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2025 with 3 minor defects: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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