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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD53 FGEMOT history

LD53 FGE is a black petrol MINI first used on 11 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

LD53 FGE black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
109,273 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 FGE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 FGE was last recorded at 109,273 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 1,760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,513 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,760 miles
Average per year
3,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,273 miles
  • 2025 – 107,513 miles
  • 2024 – 106,211 miles
  • 2023 – 104,920 miles
  • 2022 – 103,649 miles
  • 2021 – 102,310 miles
  • 2020 – 101,564 miles
  • 2019 – 100,114 miles
  • 2018 – 98,003 miles
  • 2017 – 96,088 miles
  • 2016 – 93,924 miles
  • 2015 – 92,070 miles
  • 2014 – 90,468 miles
  • 2013 – 88,906 miles
  • 2012 – 85,993 miles
  • 2011 – 82,444 miles
  • 2010 – 79,075 miles
  • 2009 – 71,522 miles
  • 2007 – 48,235 miles
  • 2006 – 39,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,273 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,273 miles (+1,760)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    109,273 miles
    Test number
    859984375251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass107,513 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    107,513 miles
    Test number
    552835302766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,211 miles (+1,291)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,211 miles
    Test number
    149429708219
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass104,920 miles (+1,271)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    104,920 miles
    Test number
    709455784450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,649 miles (+1,339)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    103,649 miles
    Test number
    666043494392
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,310 miles (+746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    102,310 miles
    Test number
    195763160833
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass101,564 miles (+1,450)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    101,564 miles
    Test number
    966128284237
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass100,114 miles (+2,111)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,114 miles
    Test number
    171909827790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,003 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    98,003 miles
    Test number
    460141742498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail97,995 miles (+1,907)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,995 miles
    Test number
    935566225429
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass96,088 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    96,088 miles
    Test number
    375348787361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing and cut to outer tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel centre tread also wearing inner edge (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail96,088 miles (+2,164)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,088 miles
    Test number
    916287412185
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing and cut to outer tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel centre tread also wearing inner edge (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass93,924 miles (+1,854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,924 miles
    Test number
    289140769776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts to inner wall (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass92,070 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,070 miles
    Test number
    947669785164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    90,468 miles
    Test number
    798578284181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,468 miles (+1,562)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,468 miles
    Test number
    316786384176
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass88,906 miles (+2,913)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    88,906 miles
    Test number
    435210903225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,993 miles (+3,549)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    85,993 miles
    Test number
    787103402204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,444 miles (+3,369)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    82,444 miles
    Test number
    129874301254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,075 miles (+7,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    79,075 miles
    Test number
    960645800213
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass71,522 miles (+23,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    71,522 miles
    Test number
    274640119277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass48,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    48,235 miles
    Test number
    173419627242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,232 miles (+8,421)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,232 miles
    Test number
    162489927224
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass39,811 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    39,811 miles
    Test number
    531775566203
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LD53 FGE

Does LD53 FGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 FGE is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 FGE?
The MOT on LD53 FGE is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 FGE done?
LD53 FGE was recorded at 109,273 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 3,497 miles a year.
Has LD53 FGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 FGE has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on LD53 FGE 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 LD53 FGE find?
LD53 FGE passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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