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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD53 VFYMOT history

LD53 VFY is a silver petrol MINI first used on 15 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 80,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2022.

LD53 VFY silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2023
Mileage
80,891 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VFY was last recorded at 80,891 miles on 10 Feb 2022, 1,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,877 miles · 24 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
1,014 miles
Average per year
4,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 80,891 miles
  • 2021 – 79,877 miles
  • 2019 – 77,387 miles
  • 2018 – 71,827 miles
  • 2017 – 67,758 miles
  • 2016 – 63,293 miles
  • 2015 – 57,367 miles
  • 2014 – 50,858 miles
  • 2013 – 50,006 miles
  • 2012 – 32,905 miles
  • 2011 – 26,098 miles
  • 2010 – 17,580 miles
  • 2009 – 15,504 miles
  • 2008 – 13,757 miles
  • 2007 – 9,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,891 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,891 miles (+1,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    80,891 miles
    Test number
    257621812660
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass79,877 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    79,877 miles
    Test number
    111098046299
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail79,877 miles (+2,490)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,877 miles
    Test number
    731156780509
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass77,387 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,387 miles
    Test number
    898250355953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail77,374 miles (+5,547)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,374 miles
    Test number
    102864131370
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass71,827 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,827 miles
    Test number
    790760462966
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail71,827 miles (+4,069)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,827 miles
    Test number
    782707273841
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass67,758 miles (+4,465)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,758 miles
    Test number
    980035855645
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight brake bind

  9. Pass63,293 miles (+5,926)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    63,293 miles
    Test number
    607112365643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit and wearing inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement has play in bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit wearing inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass57,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,367 miles
    Test number
    539762905275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,367 miles (+6,509)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,367 miles
    Test number
    536722805244
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  12. Pass50,858 miles (+852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    50,858 miles
    Test number
    459367714211
    • 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)

  13. Pass50,006 miles (+7)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,006 miles
    Test number
    536827773206
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCreaking from steering colum area when working steering
    • NoteHandbrake cable outer covering is in poor condition

  14. Fail49,999 miles (+17,094)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,999 miles
    Test number
    378116273279
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCreaking from steering colum area when working steering
    • NoteEngine oil level is on min
    • NoteHandbrake cable outer covering is in poor condition

  15. Pass32,905 miles (+6,807)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    32,905 miles
    Test number
    879802572219
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel cap seal is starting to deterioate
    • NoteNear side rear brake is starting to bind
    • NoteNoise heard from steering column area when steering is opperated,poss bearing fault
    • NoteRear brake discs are becoming corroded

  16. Pass26,098 miles (+8,518)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    26,098 miles
    Test number
    715979861270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,580 miles (+2,076)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    17,580 miles
    Test number
    250611950252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail15,504 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,504 miles
    Test number
    232629779250
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass15,504 miles (+1,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    15,504 miles
    Test number
    841599879271
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass13,757 miles (+4,120)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    13,757 miles
    Test number
    704447568263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    9,637 miles
    Test number
    463127617140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 VFY

Does LD53 VFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 VFY expired on 23 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VFY?
The MOT on LD53 VFY expired on 23 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 VFY done?
LD53 VFY was recorded at 80,891 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2022, an average of 4,817 miles a year.
Has LD53 VFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VFY has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LD53 VFY 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 VFY find?
LD53 VFY passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front; fluid leak, but not excessive.

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