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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS53 EXOMOT history

LS53 EXO is a red petrol MINI first used on 5 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 139,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2022.

LS53 EXO red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2023
Mileage
139,688 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2022
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 EXO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 EXO was last recorded at 139,688 miles on 31 Mar 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,688 miles · 30 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 139,688 miles
  • 2020 – 136,286 miles
  • 2019 – 133,890 miles
  • 2017 – 129,058 miles
  • 2016 – 122,014 miles
  • 2015 – 115,355 miles
  • 2014 – 105,200 miles
  • 2013 – 94,020 miles
  • 2012 – 81,165 miles
  • 2011 – 69,831 miles
  • 2010 – 59,816 miles
  • 2009 – 49,077 miles
  • 2008 – 39,474 miles
  • 2007 – 30,801 miles
  • 2006 – 23,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,688 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2006–2011

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    139,688 miles
    Test number
    412550836477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail139,688 miles (+3,402)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,688 miles
    Test number
    979128649784
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass136,286 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    136,286 miles
    Test number
    347809163395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail136,286 miles (+2,396)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,286 miles
    Test number
    874549846047
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass133,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    133,890 miles
    Test number
    272490053240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail133,890 miles (+4,832)8 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,890 miles
    Test number
    928207936482
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass129,058 miles (+7,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    129,058 miles
    Test number
    131206254486
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass122,014 miles (+6,659)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    122,014 miles
    Test number
    447545653773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,355 miles (+10,155)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    115,355 miles
    Test number
    319885756400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,200 miles (+11,180)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    105,200 miles
    Test number
    269177444330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,020 miles (+12,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    94,020 miles
    Test number
    455888743479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass81,165 miles (+11,334)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    81,165 miles
    Test number
    958355052363
    • NoteBinding on rear brakes o/s & n/s.
    • NoteRear tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge.

  13. Pass69,831 miles (+10,015)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    69,831 miles
    Test number
    477436931442
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass59,816 miles (+10,739)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    59,816 miles
    Test number
    721823810301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,077 miles (+9,603)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    49,077 miles
    Test number
    972062039347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass39,474 miles (+8,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    39,474 miles
    Test number
    752437638371
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass30,801 miles (+7,079)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    30,801 miles
    Test number
    350711447352
    • NoteExhuast back box outer skin corroded

  18. Pass23,722 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    23,722 miles
    Test number
    152908876273
    • 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)

Questions about LS53 EXO

Does LS53 EXO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 EXO expired on 30 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 EXO?
The MOT on LS53 EXO expired on 30 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 EXO done?
LS53 EXO was recorded at 139,688 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2022, an average of 7,489 miles a year.
Has LS53 EXO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 EXO has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LS53 EXO 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 EXO find?
LS53 EXO passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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