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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS53 YJJMOT history

LS53 YJJ is a blue petrol MINI first used on 18 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

LS53 YJJ blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
85,179 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 YJJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 YJJ was last recorded at 85,179 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,131 miles · 9 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
4,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,179 miles
  • 2021 – 85,131 miles
  • 2019 – 80,258 miles
  • 2018 – 74,229 miles
  • 2017 – 72,376 miles
  • 2016 – 71,622 miles
  • 2015 – 69,748 miles
  • 2014 – 67,443 miles
  • 2013 – 64,268 miles
  • 2012 – 55,388 miles
  • 2011 – 47,143 miles
  • 2010 – 36,649 miles
  • 2009 – 26,935 miles
  • 2008 – 18,435 miles
  • 2007 – 9,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,179 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    85,179 miles
    Test number
    729903710941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail85,179 miles (+48)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,179 miles
    Test number
    907085541425
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass85,131 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,131 miles
    Test number
    432392054138
    • AdvisoryInner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F, O/S/F & N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail85,131 miles (+4,873)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,131 miles
    Test number
    823728879341
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F, O/S/F & N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass80,258 miles (+6,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,258 miles
    Test number
    728072350501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass74,229 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    74,229 miles
    Test number
    866868925699
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Coolant bottle was empty!
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail74,229 miles (+1,853)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,229 miles
    Test number
    922670078476
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Coolant bottle was empty!
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass72,376 miles (+754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    72,376 miles
    Test number
    266421909863
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass71,622 miles (+1,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    71,622 miles
    Test number
    203329714207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass69,748 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,748 miles
    Test number
    192304616475
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil Leak.

  11. Fail69,748 miles (+2,305)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,748 miles
    Test number
    388312962239
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil Leak.

  12. Pass67,443 miles (+3,175)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    67,443 miles
    Test number
    965569334264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,268 miles (+8,880)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,268 miles
    Test number
    339732033250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,388 miles (+8,245)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,388 miles
    Test number
    559509802234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,143 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    47,143 miles
    Test number
    598504321243
    • NoteOffside front jacking block missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear number has water ingress from the top but not likely to be misread.
    • NoteRear washer not squirting any water on screen.

  16. Fail47,143 miles (+10,494)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,143 miles
    Test number
    875133621262
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteOffside front jacking block missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear number has water ingress from the top but not likely to be misread.
    • NoteRear washer not squirting any water on screen.

  17. Pass36,649 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    36,649 miles
    Test number
    220993820296
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail36,649 miles (+9,714)2 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,649 miles
    Test number
    654992720286
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass26,935 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,935 miles
    Test number
    453797599152
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front rubber jacking block missing
    • NoteRear bumper has damage on nearside

  20. Fail26,935 miles (+8,500)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,935 miles
    Test number
    823366099132
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front rubber jacking block missing
    • NoteRear bumper has damage on nearside

  21. Pass18,435 miles (+8,893)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    18,435 miles
    Test number
    183299198187
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside rear bumper

  22. Pass9,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    9,542 miles
    Test number
    832490637042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail9,536 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,536 miles
    Test number
    662460737045
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LS53 YJJ

Does LS53 YJJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 YJJ expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 YJJ?
The MOT on LS53 YJJ expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 YJJ done?
LS53 YJJ was recorded at 85,179 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 4,051 miles a year.
Has LS53 YJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 YJJ has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 YJJ 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 YJJ find?
LS53 YJJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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