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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB54 ZHZMOT history

LB54 ZHZ is a black petrol MINI first used on 9 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 88,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
88,258 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 ZHZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 ZHZ was last recorded at 88,258 miles on 18 May 2026, 4,375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,883 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,375 miles
Average per year
3,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,258 miles
  • 2025 – 83,883 miles
  • 2024 – 78,320 miles
  • 2023 – 72,285 miles
  • 2022 – 68,007 miles
  • 2021 – 65,816 miles
  • 2020 – 61,993 miles
  • 2019 – 58,175 miles
  • 2018 – 54,557 miles
  • 2017 – 51,812 miles
  • 2016 – 49,054 miles
  • 2015 – 46,359 miles
  • 2014 – 42,689 miles
  • 2013 – 40,463 miles
  • 2012 – 36,706 miles
  • 2011 – 32,410 miles
  • 2010 – 27,931 miles
  • 2009 – 25,547 miles
  • 2008 – 19,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,258 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear exhaust bo corroded poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,258 miles (+4,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    88,258 miles
    Test number
    499277947235
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass83,883 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    83,883 miles
    Test number
    765424069056
    • MinorOffside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail83,883 miles (+5,563)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,883 miles
    Test number
    393230367855
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass78,320 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    78,320 miles
    Test number
    345165373793
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail78,314 miles (+6,029)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,314 miles
    Test number
    623911054548
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge urgent (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass72,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    72,285 miles
    Test number
    137952907188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail72,279 miles (+4,272)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,279 miles
    Test number
    513201057510
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass68,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    68,007 miles
    Test number
    494382781499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,007 miles (+2,191)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,007 miles
    Test number
    539726647944
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass65,816 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,816 miles
    Test number
    133176843079
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail65,816 miles (+3,823)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,816 miles
    Test number
    338485360862
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass61,993 miles (+3,818)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    61,993 miles
    Test number
    433753301524
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass58,175 miles (+3,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,175 miles
    Test number
    435584371617
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  14. Pass54,557 miles (+2,745)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,557 miles
    Test number
    781257539081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,812 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    51,812 miles
    Test number
    900048004182
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded poor condition

  16. Fail51,812 miles (+2,758)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,812 miles
    Test number
    320763401880
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded poor condition

  17. Pass49,054 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,054 miles
    Test number
    847095676330
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bo corroded poor condition

  18. Fail49,015 miles (+2,656)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,015 miles
    Test number
    686392104285
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bo corroded poor condition

  19. Pass46,359 miles (+3,670)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    46,359 miles
    Test number
    905524145078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust rear box corroded poor condition

  20. Pass42,689 miles (+2,226)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,689 miles
    Test number
    787638734098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f indicator lens broken but not showing whitelight

  21. Pass40,463 miles (+44)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    40,463 miles
    Test number
    797150743070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRerar number plate poor condition

  22. Fail40,419 miles (+3,713)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,419 miles
    Test number
    106506633464
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRerar number plate poor condition

  23. Pass36,706 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    36,706 miles
    Test number
    145838032451
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slight wear inner edge

  24. Fail36,706 miles (+4,296)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,706 miles
    Test number
    526938232086
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slight wear inner edge

  25. Pass32,410 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    32,410 miles
    Test number
    265669931012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail32,327 miles (+4,396)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,327 miles
    Test number
    757024331073
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass27,931 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    27,931 miles
    Test number
    784910240096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail27,930 miles (+2,383)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,930 miles
    Test number
    794689230008
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  29. Pass25,547 miles (+6,182)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    25,547 miles
    Test number
    500246829011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass19,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    19,365 miles
    Test number
    123155328082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 ZHZ

Does LB54 ZHZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 ZHZ is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 ZHZ?
The MOT on LB54 ZHZ is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 ZHZ done?
LB54 ZHZ was recorded at 88,258 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 3,762 miles a year.
Has LB54 ZHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 ZHZ has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 ZHZ 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 LB54 ZHZ find?
LB54 ZHZ passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer.

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