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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS03 VFLMOT history

LS03 VFL is a silver petrol MINI first used on 2 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 114,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2023.

LS03 VFL silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2024
Mileage
114,996 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2023
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 VFL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 VFL was last recorded at 114,996 miles on 3 Oct 2023, 4,122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,874 miles · 3 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
4,122 miles
Average per year
5,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 114,996 miles
  • 2022 – 110,874 miles
  • 2021 – 106,988 miles
  • 2020 – 103,015 miles
  • 2019 – 98,496 miles
  • 2018 – 93,609 miles
  • 2017 – 87,847 miles
  • 2016 – 81,674 miles
  • 2015 – 75,124 miles
  • 2014 – 73,718 miles
  • 2013 – 68,247 miles
  • 2012 – 53,937 miles
  • 2011 – 44,473 miles
  • 2010 – 41,306 miles
  • 2009 – 38,122 miles
  • 2008 – 32,066 miles
  • 2007 – 27,136 miles
  • 2006 – 21,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,996 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fuel cap seal ring cracking / perishing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking around the circumference.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fuel cap seal cracking / perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres are six years

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,996 miles (+4,122)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    114,996 miles
    Test number
    148262195347
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass110,874 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,874 miles
    Test number
    802116978576
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail110,874 miles (+3,886)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,874 miles
    Test number
    508051499887
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass106,988 miles (+199)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,988 miles
    Test number
    626089922769
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal ring cracking / perishing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking in between the reads blocks. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking around the circumference. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail106,789 miles (+3,774)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,789 miles
    Test number
    477707609670
    • MajorNearside 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal ring cracking / perishing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking around the circumference. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass103,015 miles (+4,519)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,015 miles
    Test number
    672823009142
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner gaiter small flange deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner gaiter small flange deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn (ridge) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass98,496 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,496 miles
    Test number
    961739255117
    • AdvisoryBoth front Brake Discs heavily worn

  8. Fail98,482 miles (+4,873)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,482 miles
    Test number
    202287742396
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front Brake Discs heavily worn

  9. Pass93,609 miles (+183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    93,609 miles
    Test number
    845516200801
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking / perishing
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres are six years (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail93,426 miles (+5,579)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,426 miles
    Test number
    384510384518
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking / perishing
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres are six years (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass87,847 miles (+6,173)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,847 miles
    Test number
    702796658688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,674 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    81,674 miles
    Test number
    492218508261
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge and persishing
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal pershing

  13. Fail81,674 miles (+6,550)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,674 miles
    Test number
    771704197119
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge and persishing
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal pershing

  14. Pass75,124 miles (+1,406)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    75,124 miles
    Test number
    979344676430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,718 miles (+5,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,718 miles
    Test number
    519504314392
    • 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)

  16. Pass68,247 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    68,247 miles
    Test number
    135977133331
    • NoteRear brake pads have worn near the low level wear sensor

  17. Fail68,247 miles (+5,543)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,247 miles
    Test number
    447997933494
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteRear brake pads have worn near the low level wear sensor

  18. Pass62,704 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,704 miles
    Test number
    945217913142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail62,704 miles (+8,767)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,704 miles
    Test number
    185747913126
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass53,937 miles (+9,464)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,937 miles
    Test number
    925309712134
    • DangerousBoth rear tyres seperating & heavily perished
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  21. Pass44,473 miles (+3,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,473 miles
    Test number
    537988391063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass41,306 miles (+3,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,306 miles
    Test number
    373970810176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass38,122 miles (+6,056)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,122 miles
    Test number
    310763919135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,066 miles (+4,930)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,066 miles
    Test number
    581410808144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail27,136 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,136 miles
    Test number
    311340927130
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass27,136 miles (+5,820)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    27,136 miles
    Test number
    463170727148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    21,316 miles
    Test number
    402966846137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS03 VFL

Does LS03 VFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 VFL expired on 2 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 VFL?
The MOT on LS03 VFL expired on 2 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 VFL done?
LS03 VFL was recorded at 114,996 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2023, an average of 5,398 miles a year.
Has LS03 VFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 VFL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LS03 VFL 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 LS03 VFL find?
LS03 VFL passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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