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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL53 ECTMOT history

LL53 ECT is a black petrol MINI first used on 11 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 136,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2022.

LL53 ECT black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2023
Mileage
136,592 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2022
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 ECT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 ECT was last recorded at 136,592 miles on 8 Sept 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,590 miles · 6 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 136,592 miles
  • 2021 – 131,866 miles
  • 2020 – 123,909 miles
  • 2019 – 116,702 miles
  • 2018 – 105,006 miles
  • 2017 – 91,483 miles
  • 2016 – 81,729 miles
  • 2015 – 72,468 miles
  • 2014 – 65,843 miles
  • 2013 – 58,919 miles
  • 2012 – 55,556 miles
  • 2011 – 50,923 miles
  • 2010 – 48,526 miles
  • 2009 – 46,256 miles
  • 2008 – 39,602 miles
  • 2007 – 21,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,592 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,592 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    136,592 miles
    Test number
    483022664496
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail136,590 miles (+4,724)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,590 miles
    Test number
    593382520612
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side of tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side of tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass131,866 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    131,866 miles
    Test number
    913716717246
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail131,865 miles (+7,956)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,865 miles
    Test number
    746854239781
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass123,909 miles (+7,207)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    123,909 miles
    Test number
    342397601337
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass116,702 miles (+11,696)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    116,702 miles
    Test number
    199784844006
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass105,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    105,006 miles
    Test number
    696186583053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail105,006 miles (+4)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,006 miles
    Test number
    165252252093
    • MajorOffside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail105,002 miles (+13,519)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,002 miles
    Test number
    382191364025
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass91,483 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    91,483 miles
    Test number
    829688223125
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail91,483 miles (+9,754)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,483 miles
    Test number
    552868995401
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass81,729 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,729 miles
    Test number
    255241827635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded greased (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded greased (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail81,729 miles (+9,261)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,729 miles
    Test number
    486605935598
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded greased (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded greased (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass72,468 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,468 miles
    Test number
    251344003156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner boot (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight corrosion to the brake pipe
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing the screen
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal perished

  15. Fail72,467 miles (+6,624)1 failure1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,467 miles
    Test number
    620639593683
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner boot (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight corrosion to the brake pipe
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing the screen
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal perished

  16. Pass65,843 miles (+6,924)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,843 miles
    Test number
    847624124266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    58,919 miles
    Test number
    188520003265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,919 miles (+3,363)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,919 miles
    Test number
    537540603265
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass55,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,556 miles
    Test number
    535079722255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,556 miles (+4,633)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,556 miles
    Test number
    606579422232
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass50,923 miles (+2,397)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,923 miles
    Test number
    347543411280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,526 miles (+2,270)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    48,526 miles
    Test number
    972926710210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,256 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    46,256 miles
    Test number
    431169129266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,217 miles (+2,943)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    46,217 miles
    Test number
    382134789135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,274 miles (+3,672)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    43,274 miles
    Test number
    570869659021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,602 miles (+18,206)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    39,602 miles
    Test number
    161630348480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,396 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    21,396 miles
    Test number
    414912127029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL53 ECT

Does LL53 ECT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 ECT expired on 8 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 ECT?
The MOT on LL53 ECT expired on 8 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 ECT done?
LL53 ECT was recorded at 136,592 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2022, an average of 7,371 miles a year.
Has LL53 ECT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 ECT has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LL53 ECT 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 ECT find?
LL53 ECT passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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