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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS53 EWWMOT history

LS53 EWW is a black petrol MINI first used on 24 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 143,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

LS53 EWW black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
143,300 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 EWW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 EWW was last recorded at 143,300 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,198 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
102 miles
Average per year
4,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,300 miles
  • 2025 – 143,198 miles
  • 2024 – 143,048 miles
  • 2023 – 142,779 miles
  • 2022 – 142,561 miles
  • 2021 – 140,917 miles
  • 2020 – 137,315 miles
  • 2019 – 131,992 miles
  • 2018 – 129,422 miles
  • 2017 – 129,056 miles
  • 2016 – 126,011 miles
  • 2015 – 123,123 miles
  • 2014 – 113,243 miles
  • 2013 – 105,406 miles
  • 2012 – 97,671 miles
  • 2011 – 88,524 miles
  • 2010 – 78,929 miles
  • 2009 – 68,849 miles
  • 2008 – 61,026 miles
  • 2007 – 51,680 miles
  • 2006 – 50,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,300 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,300 miles (+102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    143,300 miles
    Test number
    465358887624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass143,198 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    143,198 miles
    Test number
    655032019216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,048 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    143,048 miles
    Test number
    153080900381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail143,005 miles (+226)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,005 miles
    Test number
    690968506401
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

  5. Pass142,779 miles (+218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    142,779 miles
    Test number
    649793343594
    • 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))

  6. Pass142,561 miles (+1,644)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    142,561 miles
    Test number
    451998559254
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass140,917 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    140,917 miles
    Test number
    497557120682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail140,917 miles (+3,602)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,917 miles
    Test number
    632052615402
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass137,315 miles (+13)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    137,315 miles
    Test number
    733774676998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light flashing

  10. Fail137,302 miles (+5,310)2 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,302 miles
    Test number
    881661348104
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light flashing

  11. Pass131,992 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    131,992 miles
    Test number
    497037122269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre low pressure warning light flashing

  12. Fail131,987 miles (+2,565)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,987 miles
    Test number
    989404661249
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre low pressure warning light flashing

  13. Pass129,422 miles (+366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    129,422 miles
    Test number
    720165424078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both. (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass129,056 miles (+3,045)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    129,056 miles
    Test number
    387544458053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass126,011 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    126,011 miles
    Test number
    643922036366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly mishaped
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail126,011 miles (+2,888)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,011 miles
    Test number
    657193234769
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly mishaped
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass123,123 miles (+8)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    123,123 miles
    Test number
    879782055124
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail123,115 miles (+9,872)4 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,115 miles
    Test number
    269679145120
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass113,243 miles (+7,837)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    113,243 miles
    Test number
    575146734134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin flaking

  20. Pass105,406 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    105,406 miles
    Test number
    626301653161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated

  21. Fail105,406 miles (+7,735)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,406 miles
    Test number
    795761553109
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated

  22. Pass97,671 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    97,671 miles
    Test number
    365146042139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated

  23. Fail97,671 miles (+9,147)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,671 miles
    Test number
    879986842193
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated

  24. Pass88,524 miles (+9,595)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    88,524 miles
    Test number
    447536921133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass78,929 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    78,929 miles
    Test number
    274455240430
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre close to wear bars

  26. Fail78,929 miles (+10,080)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,929 miles
    Test number
    870925240191
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre close to wear bars

  27. Pass68,849 miles (+7,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    68,849 miles
    Test number
    774950249117
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass61,026 miles (+9,346)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    61,026 miles
    Test number
    201080558159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass51,680 miles (+843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    51,680 miles
    Test number
    864204037138
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  30. Fail50,837 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,837 miles
    Test number
    133714616378
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  31. Pass50,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    50,837 miles
    Test number
    780534416396
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LS53 EWW

Does LS53 EWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 EWW is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 EWW?
The MOT on LS53 EWW is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 EWW done?
LS53 EWW was recorded at 143,300 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 4,690 miles a year.
Has LS53 EWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 EWW has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 EWW 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 LS53 EWW find?
LS53 EWW passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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