MINI
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
LL53 EJEMOT history
LL53 EJE is a black petrol MINI first used on 13 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 126,672 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 126,672 mi
- At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,375 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL53 EJE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 13 Feb 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Aug 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LL53 EJE was last recorded at 126,672 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 4,202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 122,470 miles · 7 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,202 miles
- Average per year
- 5,375 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,672 miles
- 2025 – 122,470 miles
- 2022 – 119,228 miles
- 2021 – 118,047 miles
- 2019 – 114,830 miles
- 2018 – 106,197 miles
- 2017 – 96,989 miles
- 2015 – 91,274 miles
- 2014 – 81,639 miles
- 2013 – 73,679 miles
- 2012 – 67,146 miles
- 2011 – 58,573 miles
- 2010 – 51,873 miles
- 2009 – 43,813 miles
- 2008 – 33,912 miles
- 2007 – 21,706 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail126,672 miles
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 1 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail126,672 miles (+4,202)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,672 miles
- Test number
- 143926836798
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass122,470 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 122,470 miles
- Test number
- 401907971215
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail122,470 miles (+3,242)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,470 miles
- Test number
- 622924076871
- MajorDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,228 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 119,228 miles
- Test number
- 459383782384
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail119,228 miles (+1,181)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,228 miles
- Test number
- 917429750266
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass118,047 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 118,047 miles
- Test number
- 322211091465
- AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator area
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear slightly worn inner edge
Fail118,047 miles (+3,217)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,047 miles
- Test number
- 221625966432
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator area
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear slightly worn inner edge
Pass114,830 miles (+8,633)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 114,830 miles
- Test number
- 779474625290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,197 miles (+9,208)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 106,197 miles
- Test number
- 340437975068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,989 miles (+5,715)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 96,989 miles
- Test number
- 406138762881
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,274 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 91,274 miles
- Test number
- 997329265181
- NoteOil leak
Fail91,274 miles (+9,635)5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,274 miles
- Test number
- 558771565159
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
Pass81,639 miles (+7,960)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 81,639 miles
- Test number
- 657431654197
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass73,679 miles (+6,533)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 73,679 miles
- Test number
- 977468463172
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteOil leak
Pass67,146 miles (+8,573)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 67,146 miles
- Test number
- 777440472163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,573 miles (+6,700)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 58,573 miles
- Test number
- 818498031026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,873 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 51,873 miles
- Test number
- 573808140060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,873 miles (+8,060)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,873 miles
- Test number
- 381657540081
- FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureNearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass43,813 miles (+9,901)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 43,813 miles
- Test number
- 151906829430
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,912 miles (+12,206)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 33,912 miles
- Test number
- 131396738049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,706 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 21,706 miles
- Test number
- 784172437098
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Questions about LL53 EJE
- Does LL53 EJE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL53 EJE expired on 6 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL53 EJE?
- The MOT on LL53 EJE expired on 6 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL53 EJE done?
- LL53 EJE was recorded at 126,672 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 5,375 miles a year.
- Has LL53 EJE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL53 EJE has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL53 EJE 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 EJE find?
- LL53 EJE failed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 5 major defects and 4 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 6 more.
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