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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL53 FEFMOT history

LL53 FEF is a silver petrol MINI first used on 22 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 73,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

LL53 FEF silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
73,666 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 FEF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 FEF was last recorded at 73,666 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 2,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,118 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,548 miles
Average per year
2,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,666 miles
  • 2025 – 71,118 miles
  • 2024 – 68,159 miles
  • 2023 – 65,646 miles
  • 2022 – 63,356 miles
  • 2021 – 62,063 miles
  • 2020 – 59,372 miles
  • 2019 – 57,305 miles
  • 2018 – 55,654 miles
  • 2017 – 52,746 miles
  • 2016 – 48,816 miles
  • 2015 – 45,196 miles
  • 2014 – 41,442 miles
  • 2013 – 37,825 miles
  • 2012 – 34,632 miles
  • 2011 – 31,814 miles
  • 2010 – 29,575 miles
  • 2009 – 28,231 miles
  • 2008 – 26,139 miles
  • 2007 – 23,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,666 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisoryVehicle underside has corrosion to body, subframes, all suspension components, exhaust etc.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside and offside sill covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

31 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,666 miles (+2,548)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    73,666 miles
    Test number
    379297234877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside has corrosion to body, subframes, all suspension components, exhaust etc.

  2. Pass71,118 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    71,118 miles
    Test number
    509821558216
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail71,118 miles (+2,959)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,118 miles
    Test number
    458140454593
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake caliper (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside 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))

  4. Pass68,159 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,159 miles
    Test number
    802584457746
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail68,159 miles (+2,513)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,159 miles
    Test number
    516294273797
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed major blow from rear exhaust box (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass65,646 miles (+2,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    65,646 miles
    Test number
    531721946491
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass63,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    63,356 miles
    Test number
    851746246856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,356 miles (+1,293)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,356 miles
    Test number
    876980029685
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass62,063 miles (+2,691)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    62,063 miles
    Test number
    560270266945
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll under vehicle components showing signs of corrosion

  10. Pass59,372 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    59,372 miles
    Test number
    339737220105
    • AdvisoryCorrosion visible on sub frames & suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySome under body corrosion visible

  11. Fail59,372 miles (+2,067)1 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,372 miles
    Test number
    786690416371
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion visible on sub frames & suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySome under body corrosion visible

  12. Pass57,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,305 miles
    Test number
    693349651420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,305 miles (+1,651)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,305 miles
    Test number
    911175010816
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass55,654 miles (+2,908)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,654 miles
    Test number
    163967464084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,746 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    52,746 miles
    Test number
    909123229205
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside sill covers fitted

  16. Fail52,743 miles (+3,927)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,743 miles
    Test number
    832406724716
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside sill covers fitted

  17. Pass48,816 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,816 miles
    Test number
    308428014044
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside sill covers fitted

  18. Fail48,811 miles (+3,615)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,811 miles
    Test number
    378462312781
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also has a tear in the tread caused by separation of the structure. (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play also rough when rotated (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside sill covers fitted

  19. Pass45,196 miles (+3,754)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    45,196 miles
    Test number
    365582495173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,442 miles (+3,617)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    41,442 miles
    Test number
    347700904433
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass37,825 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    37,825 miles
    Test number
    318173533220
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail37,825 miles (+3,193)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,825 miles
    Test number
    469353433266
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass34,632 miles (+2,818)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    34,632 miles
    Test number
    206459012227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,814 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    31,814 miles
    Test number
    229208201271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f and rear tyres distorted

  25. Fail31,814 miles (+2,239)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,814 miles
    Test number
    498378701249
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f and rear tyres distorted

  26. Pass29,575 miles (+1,344)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    29,575 miles
    Test number
    364479610488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,231 miles (+2,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    28,231 miles
    Test number
    391348019413
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass26,139 miles (+2,698)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    26,139 miles
    Test number
    411672728259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail23,441 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,441 miles
    Test number
    280423357396
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  30. Pass23,441 miles (+4,156)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    23,441 miles
    Test number
    402363557481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass19,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    19,285 miles
    Test number
    171379607054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 FEF

Does LL53 FEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 FEF is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 FEF?
The MOT on LL53 FEF is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 FEF done?
LL53 FEF was recorded at 73,666 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 2,792 miles a year.
Has LL53 FEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 FEF has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LL53 FEF 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 FEF find?
LL53 FEF passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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