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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LM54 EPXMOT history

LM54 EPX is a red petrol MINI first used on 20 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 77,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

LM54 EPX red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
77,905 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 EPX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 EPX was last recorded at 77,905 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,905 miles · 12 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,905 miles
  • 2023 – 74,907 miles
  • 2022 – 72,819 miles
  • 2021 – 69,932 miles
  • 2020 – 67,616 miles
  • 2019 – 65,604 miles
  • 2018 – 62,190 miles
  • 2017 – 57,725 miles
  • 2016 – 53,996 miles
  • 2015 – 47,670 miles
  • 2014 – 41,378 miles
  • 2013 – 38,404 miles
  • 2012 – 36,453 miles
  • 2011 – 33,818 miles
  • 2010 – 29,723 miles
  • 2009 – 26,065 miles
  • 2008 – 22,725 miles
  • 2007 – 18,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,905 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,905 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    77,905 miles
    Test number
    321460997034
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail77,905 miles (+1,126)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,905 miles
    Test number
    668899170756
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative linkage missing (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass76,779 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    76,779 miles
    Test number
    719904403812
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear boxes in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail76,779 miles (+1,872)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,779 miles
    Test number
    619090956038
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear boxes in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass74,907 miles (+2,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    74,907 miles
    Test number
    644943222523
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass72,819 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    72,819 miles
    Test number
    253400279176
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail72,815 miles (+6)2 dangerous10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,815 miles
    Test number
    596126938467
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail72,809 miles (+2,877)1 dangerous4 major2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,809 miles
    Test number
    969051971173
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative ride height sensor (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass69,932 miles (+2,316)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    69,932 miles
    Test number
    851975707137
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass67,616 miles (+2,012)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    67,616 miles
    Test number
    784917857219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,604 miles (+3,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,604 miles
    Test number
    216167273489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass62,190 miles (+4,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    62,190 miles
    Test number
    622833746753
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass57,725 miles (+3,729)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    57,725 miles
    Test number
    691891391780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,996 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    53,996 miles
    Test number
    459162795910
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box blowing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust mounting broken

  15. Fail53,996 miles (+6,326)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,996 miles
    Test number
    451144434688
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box blowing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust mounting broken

  16. Pass47,670 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    47,670 miles
    Test number
    217090109988
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly out off shape

  17. Fail47,670 miles (+6,292)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,670 miles
    Test number
    642143789538
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly out off shape

  18. Pass41,378 miles (+2,974)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    41,378 miles
    Test number
    146004944309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear exhaust box corroded

  19. Pass38,404 miles (+1,951)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    38,404 miles
    Test number
    317764953333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear silencer very rusted

  20. Pass36,453 miles (+2,635)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    36,453 miles
    Test number
    457545152417
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn very low on edges

  21. Pass33,818 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    33,818 miles
    Test number
    856716831315
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail33,818 miles (+4,095)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,818 miles
    Test number
    759366331384
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass29,723 miles (+3,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    29,723 miles
    Test number
    972889940372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass26,065 miles (+3,340)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    26,065 miles
    Test number
    671608149374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,725 miles (+4,101)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,725 miles
    Test number
    271507548320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    18,624 miles
    Test number
    451931747416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail18,624 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,624 miles
    Test number
    793481347332
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM54 EPX

Does LM54 EPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 EPX is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 EPX?
The MOT on LM54 EPX is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 EPX done?
LM54 EPX was recorded at 77,905 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 3,289 miles a year.
Has LM54 EPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 EPX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 EPX 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 EPX find?
LM54 EPX passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: central front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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