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Yellow · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS53 HEVMOT history

LS53 HEV is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 17 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 58,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2022.

LS53 HEV yellow MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2023
Mileage
58,434 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 HEV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 HEV was last recorded at 58,434 miles on 7 Jul 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,433 miles · 6 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 58,434 miles
  • 2021 – 55,800 miles
  • 2020 – 51,940 miles
  • 2019 – 50,902 miles
  • 2018 – 44,432 miles
  • 2017 – 42,118 miles
  • 2016 – 39,183 miles
  • 2015 – 36,559 miles
  • 2014 – 32,259 miles
  • 2013 – 29,725 miles
  • 2012 – 27,362 miles
  • 2011 – 24,500 miles
  • 2010 – 23,065 miles
  • 2009 – 21,062 miles
  • 2008 – 18,179 miles
  • 2007 – 14,651 miles
  • 2006 – 11,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,434 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBonnet damaged by nearside headlight (pointing headlight down slightly)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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,434 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    58,434 miles
    Test number
    289658491769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet damaged by nearside headlight (pointing headlight down slightly)

  2. Fail58,433 miles (+2,633)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,433 miles
    Test number
    828580258084
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet damaged by nearside headlight (pointing headlight down slightly)

  3. Pass55,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    55,800 miles
    Test number
    498390578698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail55,800 miles (+14)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,800 miles
    Test number
    482204805366
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail55,786 miles (+3,846)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,786 miles
    Test number
    962973968812
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / 1.4mm of usable tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / 1.4mm of usable tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass51,940 miles (+1,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    51,940 miles
    Test number
    614008702866
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass50,902 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,902 miles
    Test number
    635460941196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail50,902 miles (+6,470)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,902 miles
    Test number
    841026282584
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass44,432 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    44,432 miles
    Test number
    109139519293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail44,409 miles (+2,291)4 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,409 miles
    Test number
    719017575459
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust mount broken

  11. Pass42,118 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    42,118 miles
    Test number
    306251231416
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

  12. Fail42,118 miles (+2,935)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,118 miles
    Test number
    890258472827
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

  13. Pass39,183 miles (+2,624)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    39,183 miles
    Test number
    227170528066
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass36,559 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    36,559 miles
    Test number
    544824095883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail36,559 miles (+4,300)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,559 miles
    Test number
    631499252221
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass32,259 miles (+2,534)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    32,259 miles
    Test number
    487500884286
    • NoteOffside rear brake grabbing slight

  17. Pass29,725 miles (+2,363)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    29,725 miles
    Test number
    329736273244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    27,362 miles
    Test number
    777339692256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail27,362 miles (+2,862)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,362 miles
    Test number
    349827192243
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass24,500 miles (+1,435)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    24,500 miles
    Test number
    827908191283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,065 miles (+2,003)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    23,065 miles
    Test number
    231387670290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,062 miles (+2,883)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    21,062 miles
    Test number
    743638479292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,179 miles (+3,528)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    18,179 miles
    Test number
    572215888244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail14,651 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,651 miles
    Test number
    600936187260
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  25. Pass14,651 miles (+3,174)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    14,651 miles
    Test number
    732796087281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,477 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    11,477 miles
    Test number
    331267476403
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about LS53 HEV

Does LS53 HEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 HEV expired on 15 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 HEV?
The MOT on LS53 HEV expired on 15 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 HEV done?
LS53 HEV was recorded at 58,434 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2022, an average of 2,980 miles a year.
Has LS53 HEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 HEV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LS53 HEV 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 HEV find?
LS53 HEV passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2022 with 9 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 6 more.

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