
MINI
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LS53 NZCMOT history
LS53 NZC is a black petrol MINI first used on 29 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 105,168 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 105,168 mi
- At MOT on 11 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,965 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 NZC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 NZC was last recorded at 105,168 miles on 11 Aug 2022, 4,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 100,932 miles · 27 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,236 miles
- Average per year
- 5,965 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 105,168 miles
- 2021 – 100,932 miles
- 2020 – 95,913 miles
- 2019 – 89,051 miles
- 2018 – 81,521 miles
- 2017 – 74,240 miles
- 2016 – 65,374 miles
- 2015 – 56,197 miles
- 2014 – 51,279 miles
- 2013 – 45,427 miles
- 2012 – 39,274 miles
- 2011 – 35,639 miles
- 2010 – 31,338 miles
- 2009 – 24,708 miles
- 2008 – 18,580 miles
- 2007 – 14,529 miles
- 2006 – 10,868 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
24 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,168 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 105,168 miles
- Test number
- 147623021888
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,168 miles (+4,236)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,168 miles
- Test number
- 269293338120
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass100,932 miles (+5,019)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 100,932 miles
- Test number
- 892158784585
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass95,913 miles (+6,862)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 95,913 miles
- Test number
- 571718966736
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,051 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 89,051 miles
- Test number
- 648771808373
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail89,051 miles (+7,530)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,051 miles
- Test number
- 763806228101
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (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))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass81,521 miles (+7,281)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 81,521 miles
- Test number
- 317834648381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,240 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 74,240 miles
- Test number
- 816416105752
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail74,240 miles (+8,866)4 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,240 miles
- Test number
- 317365983274
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass65,374 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 65,374 miles
- Test number
- 975129232479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,316 miles (+9,119)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,316 miles
- Test number
- 850725008605
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass56,197 miles (+19)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 56,197 miles
- Test number
- 179508205245
- 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)
Fail56,178 miles (+4,899)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,178 miles
- Test number
- 759126005256
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,279 miles (+5,852)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 51,279 miles
- Test number
- 248039004284
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
- NoteRear exhaust very corroded
Pass45,427 miles (+6,153)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 45,427 miles
- Test number
- 489584603216
- NoteO/s/rear bvrake binding on,rear silencer corroded
Pass39,274 miles (+3,635)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 39,274 miles
- Test number
- 398188392128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,639 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 35,639 miles
- Test number
- 759671691201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,638 miles (+4,300)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,638 miles
- Test number
- 315181691470
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass31,338 miles (+6,630)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 31,338 miles
- Test number
- 443031900475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,708 miles (+6,128)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 24,708 miles
- Test number
- 512678679223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,580 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 18,580 miles
- Test number
- 574131598269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,579 miles (+4,050)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,579 miles
- Test number
- 133831198230
- FailureFootrest missing (9.6.1)
Pass14,529 miles (+3,661)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 14,529 miles
- Test number
- 123482707307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,868 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 10,868 miles
- Test number
- 894143996238
- NoteNearside wiper blade split but still clearing screen ok,
Questions about LS53 NZC
- Does LS53 NZC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 NZC expired on 26 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 NZC?
- The MOT on LS53 NZC expired on 26 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 NZC done?
- LS53 NZC was recorded at 105,168 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2022, an average of 5,965 miles a year.
- Has LS53 NZC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 NZC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS53 NZC 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 NZC find?
- LS53 NZC passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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