MINI logo

MINI

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LC53 YAFMOT history

LC53 YAF is a black petrol MINI first used on 13 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 109,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2024.

LC53 YAF black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Feb 2025
Mileage
109,233 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,776 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LC53 YAF in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LC53 YAF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC53 YAF was last recorded at 109,233 miles on 12 Feb 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,231 miles · 8 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,233 miles
  • 2023 – 103,859 miles
  • 2022 – 91,445 miles
  • 2021 – 88,603 miles
  • 2019 – 81,636 miles
  • 2018 – 73,619 miles
  • 2016 – 67,721 miles
  • 2015 – 60,038 miles
  • 2014 – 50,825 miles
  • 2013 – 39,100 miles
  • 2012 – 33,792 miles
  • 2011 – 29,664 miles
  • 2009 – 25,828 miles
  • 2008 – 16,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,233 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil light illuminated on dashboard

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,233 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    109,233 miles
    Test number
    828767860824
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail109,231 miles (+5,372)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,231 miles
    Test number
    612639235481
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass103,859 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    103,859 miles
    Test number
    273955378539
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil light illuminated on dashboard

  4. Fail103,848 miles (+12,403)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,848 miles
    Test number
    358395664746
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil light illuminated on dashboard

  5. Pass91,445 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    91,445 miles
    Test number
    294988465076
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail91,424 miles (+2,821)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,424 miles
    Test number
    739290854706
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass88,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    88,603 miles
    Test number
    379310441929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,603 miles (+6,967)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,603 miles
    Test number
    884982927757
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  9. Pass81,636 miles (+8,017)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,636 miles
    Test number
    894747111796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,619 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,619 miles
    Test number
    382742528029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,617 miles (+5,896)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,617 miles
    Test number
    160238901143
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working n/s o/s (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront disc worn

  12. Pass67,721 miles (+7,683)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    67,721 miles
    Test number
    344423621201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,038 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    60,038 miles
    Test number
    663258816313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail60,038 miles (+9,213)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,038 miles
    Test number
    767910696889
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass50,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,825 miles
    Test number
    299044094269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,825 miles (+11,725)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,825 miles
    Test number
    107713894226
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass39,100 miles (+5,308)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,100 miles
    Test number
    639405443200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,792 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    33,792 miles
    Test number
    106441832205
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak from engine

  19. Fail33,792 miles (+583)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,792 miles
    Test number
    578638722204
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak from engine

  20. Pass33,209 miles (+3,545)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    33,209 miles
    Test number
    559917322043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,664 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    29,664 miles
    Test number
    565302211038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,661 miles (+3,833)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,661 miles
    Test number
    598761311087
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass25,828 miles (+4,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,828 miles
    Test number
    914081359330
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass21,207 miles (+5,033)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    21,207 miles
    Test number
    193078609447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail16,174 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,174 miles
    Test number
    634232908098
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass16,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    16,174 miles
    Test number
    973232708067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC53 YAF

Does LC53 YAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC53 YAF expired on 11 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC53 YAF?
The MOT on LC53 YAF expired on 11 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC53 YAF done?
LC53 YAF was recorded at 109,233 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2024, an average of 5,776 miles a year.
Has LC53 YAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC53 YAF has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LC53 YAF 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 LC53 YAF find?
LC53 YAF passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

Related registrations

Browse all LC53Y registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.