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Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LM54 ARZMOT history

LM54 ARZ is a grey petrol MINI first used on 16 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 119,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2024.

LM54 ARZ grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2025
Mileage
119,181 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 ARZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 ARZ was last recorded at 119,181 miles on 14 Nov 2024, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,156 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
5,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 119,181 miles
  • 2023 – 109,493 miles
  • 2022 – 106,285 miles
  • 2021 – 102,414 miles
  • 2020 – 99,176 miles
  • 2018 – 98,623 miles
  • 2017 – 93,864 miles
  • 2016 – 89,707 miles
  • 2015 – 84,226 miles
  • 2014 – 79,152 miles
  • 2013 – 72,694 miles
  • 2011 – 59,979 miles
  • 2010 – 47,382 miles
  • 2009 – 36,189 miles
  • 2008 – 24,220 miles
  • 2007 – 18,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,181 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,181 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    119,181 miles
    Test number
    122741971501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail119,156 miles (+9,663)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,156 miles
    Test number
    841795876078
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass109,493 miles (+3,208)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    109,493 miles
    Test number
    127917070778
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust shield loose
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass106,285 miles (+3,871)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    106,285 miles
    Test number
    888808911605
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEng oil low

  5. Pass102,414 miles (+3,238)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    102,414 miles
    Test number
    690008643778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,176 miles (+553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    99,176 miles
    Test number
    891976393517
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass98,623 miles (+4,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    98,623 miles
    Test number
    451092747432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass93,864 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,864 miles
    Test number
    316112532840
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail93,846 miles (+4,139)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,846 miles
    Test number
    264178316954
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass89,707 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,707 miles
    Test number
    191593389574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail89,705 miles (+5,479)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,705 miles
    Test number
    191834491091
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass84,226 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    84,226 miles
    Test number
    376785751966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,223 miles (+5,071)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,223 miles
    Test number
    129529025625
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass79,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    79,152 miles
    Test number
    788356874169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,152 miles (+6,458)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,152 miles
    Test number
    515412974185
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass72,694 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    72,694 miles
    Test number
    609266053230
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEML on
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail72,694 miles (+12,715)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,694 miles
    Test number
    959305853227
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • NoteEML on
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass59,979 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    59,979 miles
    Test number
    305180211209
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteExhaust backbox outer skin badly corroded
    • NoteFuel cap rubber cracking
    • NotePower steering fluid leak from rack/pipe area

  19. Fail59,979 miles (+12,597)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,979 miles
    Test number
    187368601244
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteExhaust backbox outer skin badly corroded
    • NoteFuel cap rubber cracking
    • NotePower steering fluid leak from rack/pipe area

  20. Pass47,382 miles (+11,193)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    47,382 miles
    Test number
    844220080158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,189 miles (+11,969)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    36,189 miles
    Test number
    734879819284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,220 miles (+5,805)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,220 miles
    Test number
    621905888186
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass18,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    18,415 miles
    Test number
    130030207297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 ARZ

Does LM54 ARZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 ARZ expired on 14 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 ARZ?
The MOT on LM54 ARZ expired on 14 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 ARZ done?
LM54 ARZ was recorded at 119,181 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2024, an average of 5,816 miles a year.
Has LM54 ARZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 ARZ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 ARZ 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 LM54 ARZ find?
LM54 ARZ passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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