MINI
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
LL53 CTXMOT history
LL53 CTX is a silver petrol MINI first used on 17 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 169,023 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 May 2026
- Mileage
- 169,023 mi
- At MOT on 15 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,576 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL53 CTX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 17 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL53 CTX was last recorded at 169,023 miles on 15 May 2025, 14,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 154,432 miles · 29 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 14,591 miles
- Average per year
- 7,576 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 169,023 miles
- 2024 – 154,432 miles
- 2023 – 143,277 miles
- 2021 – 134,781 miles
- 2020 – 127,546 miles
- 2019 – 120,374 miles
- 2018 – 116,412 miles
- 2017 – 110,309 miles
- 2016 – 105,533 miles
- 2015 – 100,996 miles
- 2014 – 97,065 miles
- 2013 – 90,819 miles
- 2012 – 84,618 miles
- 2011 – 68,081 miles
- 2010 – 59,647 miles
- 2009 – 48,988 miles
- 2007 – 40,259 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,023 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s edges (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Engine oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front os & ns tyres worn on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
28 tests since 15 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,023 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2026
- Odometer
- 169,023 miles
- Test number
- 968281679884
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail169,021 miles (+14,589)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,021 miles
- Test number
- 149739367979
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass154,432 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2025
- Odometer
- 154,432 miles
- Test number
- 894610978503
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail154,432 miles (+11,155)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,432 miles
- Test number
- 819419687995
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass143,277 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2024
- Odometer
- 143,277 miles
- Test number
- 168182447405
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail143,277 miles (+8,496)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,277 miles
- Test number
- 617969566225
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,781 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 134,781 miles
- Test number
- 473982649419
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail134,781 miles (+7,235)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,781 miles
- Test number
- 146718937862
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Not working (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass127,546 miles (+7,172)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 127,546 miles
- Test number
- 868695731559
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass120,374 miles (+11)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 120,374 miles
- Test number
- 650174493098
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront os & ns tyres worn on edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail120,363 miles (+3,951)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,363 miles
- Test number
- 266503337764
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt os & ns (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront os & ns tyres worn on edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass116,412 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 116,412 miles
- Test number
- 605463598563
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps show signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail116,412 miles (+6,103)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,412 miles
- Test number
- 183625549133
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps show signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass110,309 miles (+6)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 110,309 miles
- Test number
- 523682846424
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joint worn (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryLower fuel tank straps showing signs of corrosion
Fail110,303 miles (+4,770)1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,303 miles
- Test number
- 164092913331
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joint worn (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryLower fuel tank straps showing signs of corrosion
Pass105,533 miles (+4,537)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 105,533 miles
- Test number
- 134401694802
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Pass100,996 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 100,996 miles
- Test number
- 641007342043
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail100,996 miles (+3,931)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,996 miles
- Test number
- 491611196899
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement P bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement P bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass97,065 miles (+6,246)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 97,065 miles
- Test number
- 347398954244
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass90,819 miles (+6,201)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 90,819 miles
- Test number
- 806779553279
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass84,618 miles (+6,180)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 84,618 miles
- Test number
- 608121742256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,438 miles (+10,357)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 78,438 miles
- Test number
- 405163602089
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass68,081 miles (+8,434)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 68,081 miles
- Test number
- 157193211460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,647 miles (+10,659)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 59,647 miles
- Test number
- 833911110018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,988 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 48,988 miles
- Test number
- 683453519044
- NoteExhaust rear box very rusty
Fail48,988 miles (+8,729)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,988 miles
- Test number
- 691463319086
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteExhaust rear box very rusty
Pass40,259 miles (+10,112)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 40,259 miles
- Test number
- 844103457303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,147 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 30,147 miles
- Test number
- 862215017024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL53 CTX
- Does LL53 CTX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL53 CTX expired on 28 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL53 CTX?
- The MOT on LL53 CTX expired on 28 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL53 CTX done?
- LL53 CTX was recorded at 169,023 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2025, an average of 7,576 miles a year.
- Has LL53 CTX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL53 CTX has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on LL53 CTX 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 LL53 CTX find?
- LL53 CTX passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2025 with 4 advisories: play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s lower, and 1 more.
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