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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM03 YSKMOT history

LM03 YSK is a silver petrol MINI first used on 23 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 120,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2023.

LM03 YSK silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2023
Mileage
120,849 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 YSK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM03 YSK was last recorded at 120,849 miles on 30 Mar 2023, 2,341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,508 miles · 23 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2,341 miles
Average per year
6,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 120,849 miles
  • 2022 – 118,508 miles
  • 2021 – 114,734 miles
  • 2020 – 110,331 miles
  • 2019 – 103,645 miles
  • 2018 – 100,260 miles
  • 2017 – 98,871 miles
  • 2016 – 94,947 miles
  • 2015 – 81,065 miles
  • 2014 – 71,202 miles
  • 2013 – 64,247 miles
  • 2012 – 56,756 miles
  • 2010 – 41,871 miles
  • 2009 – 32,842 miles
  • 2008 – 21,815 miles
  • 2007 – 11,843 miles
  • 2006 – 8,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,849 miles
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorPower steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside front strut rubber mountings perished.
  • AdvisoryUpper steering column is noisy

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Fuel cap seal is deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail120,849 miles (+2,341)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,849 miles
    Test number
    351896338228
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front strut rubber mountings perished.
    • AdvisoryUpper steering column is noisy

  2. Pass118,508 miles4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    118,508 miles
    Test number
    809892753250
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail118,508 miles (+3,774)2 major4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,508 miles
    Test number
    606437931782
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass114,734 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    114,734 miles
    Test number
    323387918178
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel is tight to turn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail114,734 miles (+4,403)1 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,734 miles
    Test number
    111309290527
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp turns main beam headlights on (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel is tight to turn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass110,331 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    110,331 miles
    Test number
    720134595792
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail110,331 miles (+6,686)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,331 miles
    Test number
    155352500855
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass103,645 miles (+46)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    103,645 miles
    Test number
    189175604731
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear ABS wiring insecure at body
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail103,599 miles (+3,339)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,599 miles
    Test number
    682374864064
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear ABS wiring insecure at body
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass100,260 miles (+1,389)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    100,260 miles
    Test number
    347172371395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,871 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,871 miles
    Test number
    234873369261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges

  12. Fail98,868 miles (+3,921)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,868 miles
    Test number
    324813270921
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges

  13. Pass94,947 miles (+227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    94,947 miles
    Test number
    933748906230
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inside and outside edges
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  14. Fail94,720 miles (+13,655)2 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,720 miles
    Test number
    224447995505
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inside and outside edges
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  15. Pass81,065 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    81,065 miles
    Test number
    916735525166
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  16. Fail81,065 miles (+9,863)2 failures2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,065 miles
    Test number
    466153815111
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  17. Pass71,202 miles (+16)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    71,202 miles
    Test number
    819086254014
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded on outer skin

  18. Fail71,186 miles (+6,939)8 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,186 miles
    Test number
    528475934025
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded on outer skin

  19. Pass64,247 miles (+102)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    64,247 miles
    Test number
    499399013023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust box in poor condition

  20. Fail64,145 miles (+7,389)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,145 miles
    Test number
    348942313005
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust box in poor condition

  21. Pass56,756 miles (+14,885)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,756 miles
    Test number
    986466512047
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear exhust mount slightly worn

  22. Pass41,871 miles (+9,029)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    41,871 miles
    Test number
    550315140312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,842 miles (+11,027)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    32,842 miles
    Test number
    880336749307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass21,815 miles (+9,972)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    21,815 miles
    Test number
    723775128334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,843 miles (+753)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    11,843 miles
    Test number
    494784157490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,090 miles (+2,137)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    11,090 miles
    Test number
    914818477113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass8,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    8,953 miles
    Test number
    660771786181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 YSK

Does LM03 YSK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 YSK expired on 22 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 YSK?
The MOT on LM03 YSK expired on 22 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 YSK done?
LM03 YSK was recorded at 120,849 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2023, an average of 6,681 miles a year.
Has LM03 YSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 YSK has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LM03 YSK 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 LM03 YSK find?
LM03 YSK failed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2023 with 5 major defects and 10 advisories: fuel cap/sealing device ineffective; nearside headlamp lens seriously defective; offside front brake pipe excessively corroded, and 12 more.

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