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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL53 EWJMOT history

LL53 EWJ is a black petrol MINI first used on 10 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 148,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2023.

LL53 EWJ black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2024
Mileage
148,503 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 EWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 EWJ was last recorded at 148,503 miles on 18 Nov 2023, 4,665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,838 miles · 14 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
4,665 miles
Average per year
7,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 148,503 miles
  • 2022 – 143,838 miles
  • 2021 – 134,856 miles
  • 2020 – 131,582 miles
  • 2019 – 128,249 miles
  • 2018 – 125,216 miles
  • 2017 – 122,066 miles
  • 2016 – 116,050 miles
  • 2014 – 99,231 miles
  • 2013 – 92,240 miles
  • 2012 – 82,503 miles
  • 2011 – 71,537 miles
  • 2010 – 60,684 miles
  • 2009 – 55,402 miles
  • 2008 – 46,273 miles
  • 2007 – 28,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,503 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Power steering pipe rubbing on anti-roll bar

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,503 miles (+4,665)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    148,503 miles
    Test number
    339673357073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass143,838 miles (+245)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    143,838 miles
    Test number
    934522850020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component And Pipe rubbing against anti roll bar (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail143,593 miles (+8,737)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,593 miles
    Test number
    861284225268
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component And Pipe rubbing against anti roll bar (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass134,856 miles (+3,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    134,856 miles
    Test number
    185167752095
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass131,582 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    131,582 miles
    Test number
    541265718339
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe rubbing on anti-roll bar

  6. Fail131,582 miles (+3,333)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,582 miles
    Test number
    766565915640
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe rubbing on anti-roll bar

  7. Pass128,249 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,249 miles
    Test number
    742320080752
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe rubbing on anti-roll bar
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin with slight binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail128,249 miles (+3,033)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,249 miles
    Test number
    714443821255
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre In tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe rubbing on anti-roll bar
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin with slight binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass125,216 miles (+3,150)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    125,216 miles
    Test number
    639799727467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  10. Pass122,066 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    122,066 miles
    Test number
    376103205506
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  11. Fail122,066 miles (+6,016)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,066 miles
    Test number
    416350196735
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  12. Pass116,050 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    116,050 miles
    Test number
    569018919604
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  13. Fail116,050 miles (+7,459)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,050 miles
    Test number
    375254025762
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipe slightly corroded marked in chalk

  14. Pass108,591 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    108,591 miles
    Test number
    758967748634
    • AdvisoryBoth number plate light lens missing

  15. Fail108,591 miles (+9,360)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,591 miles
    Test number
    923189347006
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working and lens missing (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth number plate light lens missing

  16. Pass99,231 miles (+6,991)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    99,231 miles
    Test number
    426579334481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNumber plate light lens covers both missing
    • NoteO/s side repeater lens cover missing

  17. Pass92,240 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    92,240 miles
    Test number
    455005043354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail91,929 miles (+9,426)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,929 miles
    Test number
    645043333340
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  19. Pass82,503 miles (+162)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,503 miles
    Test number
    378784152454
    • NoteExhaust very rusty and mounting deteriorated offsde rear
    • NoteOffside front wiper split at ends

  20. Fail82,341 miles (+10,804)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,341 miles
    Test number
    916229542288
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust very rusty and mounting deteriorated offsde rear
    • NoteOffside front wiper split at ends

  21. Pass71,537 miles (+10,853)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    71,537 miles
    Test number
    389823521276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,684 miles (+5,282)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    60,684 miles
    Test number
    724175260101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear brake disc's slightly worn

  23. Pass55,402 miles (+9,129)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    55,402 miles
    Test number
    371298849122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,273 miles (+17,793)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,273 miles
    Test number
    923863648182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    28,480 miles
    Test number
    594660717160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 EWJ

Does LL53 EWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 EWJ expired on 17 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 EWJ?
The MOT on LL53 EWJ expired on 17 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 EWJ done?
LL53 EWJ was recorded at 148,503 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2023, an average of 7,239 miles a year.
Has LL53 EWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 EWJ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LL53 EWJ 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 EWJ find?
LL53 EWJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2023 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; oil leak, but not excessive; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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