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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LC54 FAMMOT history

LC54 FAM is a black petrol MINI first used on 22 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 98,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2024.

LC54 FAM black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 May 2025
Mileage
98,525 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC54 FAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2025
Latest MOT test
2 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC54 FAM was last recorded at 98,525 miles on 2 May 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,518 miles · 29 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
5,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 98,525 miles
  • 2023 – 82,106 miles
  • 2022 – 69,727 miles
  • 2021 – 61,639 miles
  • 2020 – 58,556 miles
  • 2019 – 51,776 miles
  • 2018 – 47,384 miles
  • 2017 – 40,977 miles
  • 2015 – 30,061 miles
  • 2014 – 25,164 miles
  • 2013 – 22,259 miles
  • 2012 – 19,256 miles
  • 2011 – 18,300 miles
  • 2010 – 15,924 miles
  • 2009 – 13,363 miles
  • 2008 – 10,888 miles
  • 2007 – 8,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,525 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,525 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    98,525 miles
    Test number
    555636844972
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail98,518 miles (+16,412)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,518 miles
    Test number
    420770828477
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items on mirror and phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury struts (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  3. Pass82,106 miles (+12,379)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    82,106 miles
    Test number
    982884738757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,727 miles (+8,088)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    69,727 miles
    Test number
    881742248073
    • AdvisoryFront wipers poor
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass61,639 miles (+3,083)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    61,639 miles
    Test number
    516416450095
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass58,556 miles (+6,780)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    58,556 miles
    Test number
    627811964949
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S brake pad sensor wire damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Possibly glued (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  7. Pass51,776 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    51,776 miles
    Test number
    183597290804
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryCut in near side front tyre
    • AdvisoryFront wipers in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNoisy auxiliary belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs excessively pitted

  8. Fail51,776 miles (+4,392)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,776 miles
    Test number
    355356938612
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryCut in near side front tyre
    • AdvisoryFront wipers in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNoisy auxiliary belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs excessively pitted
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust excessively corroded and deterioratd

  9. Pass47,384 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    47,384 miles
    Test number
    433139430323
    • AdvisoryBrakes discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNoise from engine area

  10. Fail47,384 miles (+6,407)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,384 miles
    Test number
    248283366541
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNoise from engine area

  11. Pass40,977 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    40,977 miles
    Test number
    531235369076
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre has a cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  12. Fail40,977 miles (+10,916)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,977 miles
    Test number
    921465506983
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre has a cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  13. Pass30,061 miles (+4,897)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    30,061 miles
    Test number
    619992815194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePAS pump cooling fan motor noisy
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteFuel cap seal perished
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer in poor condition
    • NoteRear of engine oily

  14. Pass25,164 miles (+2,905)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    25,164 miles
    Test number
    379928294058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyre perished and nearside rear uneven wear
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  15. Pass22,259 miles (+3,003)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    22,259 miles
    Test number
    286506263084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,256 miles (+956)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,256 miles
    Test number
    747677262002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,300 miles (+2,376)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    18,300 miles
    Test number
    259582561281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,924 miles (+2,561)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    15,924 miles
    Test number
    393939950262
    • NoteNEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL HAS CUT BUT NOT TWO CORE

  19. Pass13,363 miles (+2,475)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    13,363 miles
    Test number
    852266269251
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads are worn.
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn to 3.mm.

  20. Pass10,888 miles (+2,671)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    10,888 miles
    Test number
    122196068289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    8,217 miles
    Test number
    692121567225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail8,217 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,217 miles
    Test number
    920231967292
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LC54 FAM

Does LC54 FAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC54 FAM expired on 1 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC54 FAM?
The MOT on LC54 FAM expired on 1 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC54 FAM done?
LC54 FAM was recorded at 98,525 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2024, an average of 5,433 miles a year.
Has LC54 FAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC54 FAM has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LC54 FAM 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 LC54 FAM find?
LC54 FAM passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2024 with 1 advisory: offside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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