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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LM54 FZJMOT history

LM54 FZJ is a silver petrol MINI first used on 30 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

LM54 FZJ silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
117,348 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 FZJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 FZJ was last recorded at 117,348 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 1,762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,586 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,762 miles
Average per year
5,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,348 miles
  • 2025 – 115,586 miles
  • 2024 – 104,184 miles
  • 2023 – 97,174 miles
  • 2022 – 93,932 miles
  • 2021 – 89,389 miles
  • 2020 – 85,531 miles
  • 2019 – 77,958 miles
  • 2018 – 72,430 miles
  • 2017 – 69,799 miles
  • 2016 – 65,871 miles
  • 2015 – 61,259 miles
  • 2013 – 55,287 miles
  • 2012 – 48,287 miles
  • 2011 – 42,555 miles
  • 2009 – 35,267 miles
  • 2008 – 28,414 miles
  • 2007 – 21,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,348 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside front and offside rear outer arch mouldings missing
  • AdvisoryRear heatshield loose
  • AdvisoryRear subframe and trailing arms corroded

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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,348 miles (+1,762)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    117,348 miles
    Test number
    968244200337
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside rear outer arch mouldings missing
    • AdvisoryRear heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and trailing arms corroded

  2. Pass115,586 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    115,586 miles
    Test number
    908793216418
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail115,576 miles (+11,392)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,576 miles
    Test number
    988774202193
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass104,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    104,184 miles
    Test number
    833002681632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail104,184 miles (+7,010)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,184 miles
    Test number
    856128402963
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass97,174 miles (+3,242)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    97,174 miles
    Test number
    441896397274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,932 miles
    Test number
    873459178170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail93,932 miles (+4,543)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,932 miles
    Test number
    418559615824
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

  9. Pass89,389 miles (+3,858)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,389 miles
    Test number
    323742198740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,531 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,531 miles
    Test number
    824843879120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail85,530 miles (+7,572)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,530 miles
    Test number
    290018971771
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorRear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass77,958 miles (+5,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,958 miles
    Test number
    282670596458
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak under vehicle.

  13. Pass72,430 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,430 miles
    Test number
    599955386698
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail72,413 miles (+2,614)4 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,413 miles
    Test number
    162534746190
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass69,799 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    69,799 miles
    Test number
    998896596177
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail69,794 miles (+3,923)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,794 miles
    Test number
    488006775869
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass65,871 miles (+4,612)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,871 miles
    Test number
    498235980196
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass61,259 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,259 miles
    Test number
    995676825111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,258 miles (+5,971)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,258 miles
    Test number
    838555725147
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass55,287 miles (+7,000)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    55,287 miles
    Test number
    449361843372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,287 miles (+5,732)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,287 miles
    Test number
    278956032118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  22. Pass42,555 miles (+7,288)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,555 miles
    Test number
    585267631160
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass35,267 miles (+6,853)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    35,267 miles
    Test number
    393674339308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,414 miles (+6,801)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,414 miles
    Test number
    624467828348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass21,613 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    21,613 miles
    Test number
    271993537356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    21,597 miles
    Test number
    354326117327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 FZJ

Does LM54 FZJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 FZJ is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 FZJ?
The MOT on LM54 FZJ is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 FZJ done?
LM54 FZJ was recorded at 117,348 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 5,085 miles a year.
Has LM54 FZJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 FZJ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 FZJ 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 FZJ find?
LM54 FZJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front all direction indicators slightly discoloured, and 11 more.

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