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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LK54 ERSMOT history

LK54 ERS is a blue petrol MINI first used on 6 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 78,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2022.

LK54 ERS blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 May 2023
Mileage
78,444 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK54 ERS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 May 2023
Latest MOT test
25 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK54 ERS was last recorded at 78,444 miles on 25 May 2022, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,356 miles · 20 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
88 miles
Average per year
3,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 78,444 miles
  • 2021 – 78,356 miles
  • 2020 – 78,330 miles
  • 2019 – 78,009 miles
  • 2018 – 77,585 miles
  • 2017 – 76,601 miles
  • 2016 – 74,908 miles
  • 2015 – 73,194 miles
  • 2014 – 71,566 miles
  • 2013 – 69,839 miles
  • 2012 – 67,139 miles
  • 2010 – 63,167 miles
  • 2009 – 52,536 miles
  • 2008 – 39,822 miles
  • 2007 – 25,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,444 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Very (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Very (5.3.3 (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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Both front back plates corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both rear number plate bulb covers missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust heat shield corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,444 miles (+88)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    78,444 miles
    Test number
    413535747649
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Very (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Very (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass78,356 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    78,356 miles
    Test number
    644638977222
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Fail78,355 miles (+25)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,355 miles
    Test number
    807296294180
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass78,330 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,330 miles
    Test number
    223632584126
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail78,329 miles (+320)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,329 miles
    Test number
    188357511555
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass78,009 miles (+424)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,009 miles
    Test number
    130777034356
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,585 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,585 miles
    Test number
    839466477336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail77,582 miles (+981)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,582 miles
    Test number
    586482761674
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking Mark up (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking Just behind steering rack mark up (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake Binding slight
    • AdvisoryBoth rear number plate covers missing but working
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion in places

  9. Pass76,601 miles (+25)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,601 miles
    Test number
    131999777447
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear number plate bulb covers missing
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion in places and at back off both sills

  10. Fail76,576 miles (+1,668)1 dangerous3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,576 miles
    Test number
    346474763475
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Mark up (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Mark up (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear number plate bulb covers missing
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion in places and at back off both sills

  11. Pass74,908 miles (+1,714)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,908 miles
    Test number
    279838769007
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre uneven wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryStone chips in the windscreen
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded in places

  12. Pass73,194 miles (+1,628)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    73,194 miles
    Test number
    148038965039
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear brakes slight bind

  13. Pass71,566 miles (+1,727)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    71,566 miles
    Test number
    588797824006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,839 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,839 miles
    Test number
    509849743173
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail69,833 miles (+2,694)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,833 miles
    Test number
    877578723116
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight bind o/s/r brake

  16. Pass67,139 miles (+3,972)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    67,139 miles
    Test number
    155289222190
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded

  17. Pass63,167 miles (+10,631)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    63,167 miles
    Test number
    980341500336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,536 miles (+12,714)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    52,536 miles
    Test number
    500548179227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,822 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,822 miles
    Test number
    232117648266
    • NoteNearside front wiper not clearing a small part off the screen.
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on the inner edge.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre right on the limit.

  20. Fail39,822 miles (+14,513)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,822 miles
    Test number
    651037148292
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front wiper not clearing a small part off the screen.
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on the inner edge.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre right on the limit.

  21. Pass25,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,309 miles
    Test number
    373173227197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK54 ERS

Does LK54 ERS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK54 ERS expired on 24 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK54 ERS?
The MOT on LK54 ERS expired on 24 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK54 ERS done?
LK54 ERS was recorded at 78,444 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2022, an average of 3,528 miles a year.
Has LK54 ERS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK54 ERS has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LK54 ERS 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 LK54 ERS find?
LK54 ERS passed its latest MOT on 25 May 2022 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very; offside rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very.

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