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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD53 VGZMOT history

LD53 VGZ is a black petrol MINI first used on 3 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2023.

LD53 VGZ black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2024
Mileage
135,530 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VGZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VGZ was last recorded at 135,530 miles on 16 Dec 2023, 4,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,304 miles · 16 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
4,226 miles
Average per year
6,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 135,530 miles
  • 2021 – 131,304 miles
  • 2020 – 125,498 miles
  • 2019 – 106,225 miles
  • 2018 – 96,433 miles
  • 2017 – 92,502 miles
  • 2016 – 88,716 miles
  • 2015 – 84,825 miles
  • 2014 – 77,426 miles
  • 2013 – 67,480 miles
  • 2012 – 60,453 miles
  • 2011 – 51,768 miles
  • 2010 – 46,909 miles
  • 2008 – 36,811 miles
  • 2007 – 31,251 miles
  • 2006 – 26,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,530 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust loud

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear exhaust back box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,530 miles (+4,226)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    135,530 miles
    Test number
    109139895391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,304 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    131,304 miles
    Test number
    510160805561
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail131,302 miles (+5,804)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,302 miles
    Test number
    387083096909
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass125,498 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,498 miles
    Test number
    596948459366
    • AdvisoryExhaust loud
  5. Fail125,498 miles (+19,273)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,498 miles
    Test number
    304513264048
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust loud
  6. Pass106,225 miles (+9,792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,225 miles
    Test number
    435436185869
    • AdvisoryExhaust loud
    • AdvisoryExhaust loud
    • AdvisoryRear seats removed
  7. Pass96,433 miles (+3,931)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    96,433 miles
    Test number
    716117359774
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak header tank cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass92,502 miles (+3,786)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,502 miles
    Test number
    202481366053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  9. Pass88,716 miles (+135)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,716 miles
    Test number
    363975836776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Fail88,581 miles (+3,756)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,581 miles
    Test number
    804416477382
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass84,825 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    84,825 miles
    Test number
    192161597500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Fail84,823 miles (+7,397)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,823 miles
    Test number
    308997756055
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass77,426 miles (+9,946)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    77,426 miles
    Test number
    497542464205
    • NoteLower arm bushes worn
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exh corroded
    • NoteWear front disc
  14. Pass67,480 miles (+7,027)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,480 miles
    Test number
    569562853250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,453 miles (+8,685)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    60,453 miles
    Test number
    889051172241
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear washer jet blocked
  16. Pass51,768 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    51,768 miles
    Test number
    409007951294
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  17. Fail51,768 miles (+4,859)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,768 miles
    Test number
    488077251202
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  18. Pass46,909 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,909 miles
    Test number
    652597170268
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePetrol filler cap rubber seal slightly perished
  19. Fail46,909 miles (+10,098)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,909 miles
    Test number
    883717170275
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePetrol filler cap rubber seal slightly perished
  20. Pass36,811 miles (+5,560)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    36,811 miles
    Test number
    374940088469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,251 miles (+5,158)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,251 miles
    Test number
    730454577273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    26,093 miles
    Test number
    582406786211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 VGZ

Does LD53 VGZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 VGZ expired on 15 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VGZ?
The MOT on LD53 VGZ expired on 15 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 VGZ done?
LD53 VGZ was recorded at 135,530 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2023, an average of 6,372 miles a year.
Has LD53 VGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VGZ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LD53 VGZ 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 VGZ find?
LD53 VGZ passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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