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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LR54 XFCMOT history

LR54 XFC is a red petrol MINI first used on 21 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 138,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

LR54 XFC red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
138,976 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 XFC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 XFC was last recorded at 138,976 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,969 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
5,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,976 miles
  • 2024 – 134,787 miles
  • 2023 – 129,907 miles
  • 2022 – 127,006 miles
  • 2021 – 125,760 miles
  • 2020 – 125,445 miles
  • 2019 – 125,035 miles
  • 2018 – 124,056 miles
  • 2017 – 122,786 miles
  • 2016 – 120,255 miles
  • 2015 – 114,418 miles
  • 2014 – 107,719 miles
  • 2013 – 99,824 miles
  • 2012 – 94,175 miles
  • 2011 – 86,671 miles
  • 2010 – 75,600 miles
  • 2009 – 71,251 miles
  • 2008 – 59,756 miles
  • 2007 – 40,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,976 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Slight Oil LeakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Shock Absorber CorrodedRecorded 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Chip on windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Osf suspension arms rear bushes have slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 18 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,976 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    138,976 miles
    Test number
    221853558395
    • AdvisoryFront Slight Oil Leak
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock Absorber Corroded

  2. Fail138,969 miles (+20)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,969 miles
    Test number
    780931918923
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Slight Oil Leak
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock Absorber Corroded

  3. Fail138,949 miles (+4,162)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,949 miles
    Test number
    816548333609
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,787 miles (+4,880)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    134,787 miles
    Test number
    473513074413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    129,907 miles
    Test number
    776478170979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail129,907 miles (+2,901)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,907 miles
    Test number
    597520731333
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass127,006 miles (+1,246)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,006 miles
    Test number
    735920657576
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass125,760 miles (+315)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    125,760 miles
    Test number
    124886037168
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing 2.5mm small cuts on tread.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage oil staining (pump noisy ) (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slight perishing
    • AdvisoryWindscreen stone chipped

  9. Pass125,445 miles (+410)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,445 miles
    Test number
    152865451632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip on front windscreen
    • AdvisoryOsf suspension arm rear bush have slight play

  10. Pass125,035 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,035 miles
    Test number
    702841224914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChip on windscreen
    • AdvisoryOsf suspension arms rear bushes have slight play
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Fail125,031 miles (+975)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,031 miles
    Test number
    803575940083
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChip on windscreen
    • AdvisoryOsf suspension arms rear bushes have slight play
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  12. Pass124,056 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    124,056 miles
    Test number
    704500598808
    • AdvisoryFront under tray loose n/s

  13. Fail124,038 miles (+1,252)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,038 miles
    Test number
    600576581134
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp insecure both front side lamps flicker (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryFront under tray loose n/s

  14. Pass122,786 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    122,786 miles
    Test number
    257884321934
    • 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)

  15. Fail122,786 miles (+2,531)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,786 miles
    Test number
    295163640125
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  16. Pass120,255 miles (+5,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    120,255 miles
    Test number
    477002077576
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Oil leak

  17. Pass114,418 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    114,418 miles
    Test number
    924216920313
    • AdvisoryLight misting of oil around steering rack no leaks detected

  18. Fail114,346 miles (+6,627)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,346 miles
    Test number
    280884740984
    • FailureNearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack also hole in boot (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass107,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    107,719 miles
    Test number
    837059304360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail107,719 miles (+7,895)1 failure3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,719 miles
    Test number
    406938404488
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass99,824 miles (+5,649)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    99,824 miles
    Test number
    156925503343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass94,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    94,175 miles
    Test number
    476314192229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail94,175 miles (+7,504)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,175 miles
    Test number
    126904192235
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

  24. Pass86,671 miles (+11,071)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    86,671 miles
    Test number
    505537461257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass75,600 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    75,600 miles
    Test number
    844612680225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail75,393 miles (+4,142)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,393 miles
    Test number
    282115970274
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass71,251 miles (+11,495)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    71,251 miles
    Test number
    313844299449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass59,756 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    59,756 miles
    Test number
    473769788229
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear silencer securing bracket corroded
    • NoteOffside front rubber jacking block missing

  29. Fail59,756 miles (+19,526)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,756 miles
    Test number
    102889388218
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear silencer securing bracket corroded
    • NoteOffside front rubber jacking block missing

  30. Fail40,230 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,230 miles
    Test number
    184711897299
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  31. Pass40,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    40,230 miles
    Test number
    693811097284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 XFC

Does LR54 XFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 XFC is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR54 XFC?
The MOT on LR54 XFC is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 XFC done?
LR54 XFC was recorded at 138,976 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 5,461 miles a year.
Has LR54 XFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 XFC has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR54 XFC 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 LR54 XFC find?
LR54 XFC passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front slight oil leak; front upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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