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White · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS53 WGEMOT history

LS53 WGE is a white petrol MINI first used on 27 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 114,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

LS53 WGE white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
114,990 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 WGE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 WGE was last recorded at 114,990 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 2,824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,166 miles · 19 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,824 miles
Average per year
5,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,990 miles
  • 2024 – 112,166 miles
  • 2023 – 97,539 miles
  • 2022 – 90,461 miles
  • 2021 – 87,664 miles
  • 2020 – 85,321 miles
  • 2019 – 81,364 miles
  • 2018 – 77,005 miles
  • 2017 – 72,830 miles
  • 2016 – 65,816 miles
  • 2015 – 58,316 miles
  • 2014 – 54,488 miles
  • 2013 – 50,523 miles
  • 2012 – 48,810 miles
  • 2011 – 45,124 miles
  • 2010 – 40,637 miles
  • 2008 – 29,692 miles
  • 2007 – 11,267 miles
  • 2006 – 11,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,990 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,990 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    114,990 miles
    Test number
    150704229794
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail114,990 miles (+2,824)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,990 miles
    Test number
    630825800040
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass112,166 miles (+14,627)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    112,166 miles
    Test number
    692816890016
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass97,539 miles (+7,078)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    97,539 miles
    Test number
    907670603426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass90,461 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    90,461 miles
    Test number
    334850517211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail90,461 miles (+2,797)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,461 miles
    Test number
    772631851110
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,664 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,664 miles
    Test number
    880390685964
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail87,664 miles (+2,343)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,664 miles
    Test number
    944746559656
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass85,321 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,321 miles
    Test number
    535405701349
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail85,321 miles (+3,957)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,321 miles
    Test number
    887045830236
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount bush breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass81,364 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,364 miles
    Test number
    742514343513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail81,364 miles (+4,359)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,364 miles
    Test number
    761723126229
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass77,005 miles (+4,175)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,005 miles
    Test number
    230549717170
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass72,830 miles (+7,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    72,830 miles
    Test number
    556256285150
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass65,816 miles (+210)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    65,816 miles
    Test number
    369754217910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in steering arm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail65,606 miles (+7,290)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,606 miles
    Test number
    755597638292
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both front and rear (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in steering arm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass58,316 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    58,316 miles
    Test number
    314542277207
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail58,316 miles (+3,828)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,316 miles
    Test number
    980893518906
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass54,488 miles (+3,965)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    54,488 miles
    Test number
    696592714364
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear box condition

  20. Pass50,523 miles (+1,713)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    50,523 miles
    Test number
    486832003341
    • NoteAdvise front tyres cracking in tread
    • NoteAdvise number plates incorrect spacing ( new ones supplied )
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f metal b/pipe showing signs of rust fatigue

  21. Fail48,810 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,810 miles
    Test number
    205508212331
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)

  22. Pass48,810 miles (+3,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,810 miles
    Test number
    776268512310
    • 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)

  23. Pass45,124 miles (+4,487)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    45,124 miles
    Test number
    145711401365
    • NoteBoth side repeaters turning white
    • NoteCoolant bottle cap missing
    • NoteRear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

  24. Pass40,637 miles (+3,318)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,637 miles
    Test number
    494767800313
    • NoteSlight corrosion starting to bottom off offside front brake pipe

  25. Pass37,319 miles (+7,627)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,319 miles
    Test number
    702627800028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,692 miles (+9,935)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,692 miles
    Test number
    694160258377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,757 miles (+8,490)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    19,757 miles
    Test number
    961327608077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass11,267 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    11,267 miles
    Test number
    832858407001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass11,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    11,067 miles
    Test number
    544343816345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 WGE

Does LS53 WGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 WGE is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS53 WGE?
The MOT on LS53 WGE is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 WGE done?
LS53 WGE was recorded at 114,990 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 5,471 miles a year.
Has LS53 WGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 WGE has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 WGE 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 WGE find?
LS53 WGE passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; front coil spring corroded; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.

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