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Gold · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS53 YJMMOT history

LS53 YJM is a gold petrol MINI first used on 26 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 77,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

LS53 YJM gold MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
77,094 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 YJM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 YJM was last recorded at 77,094 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 1,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,067 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,027 miles
Average per year
3,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,094 miles
  • 2025 – 76,067 miles
  • 2024 – 75,725 miles
  • 2023 – 75,278 miles
  • 2022 – 73,926 miles
  • 2021 – 71,591 miles
  • 2020 – 69,040 miles
  • 2019 – 64,176 miles
  • 2018 – 59,449 miles
  • 2017 – 54,548 miles
  • 2016 – 50,589 miles
  • 2015 – 48,277 miles
  • 2014 – 41,193 miles
  • 2013 – 35,720 miles
  • 2012 – 30,889 miles
  • 2011 – 27,361 miles
  • 2010 – 24,348 miles
  • 2009 – 20,897 miles
  • 2008 – 18,209 miles
  • 2007 – 14,802 miles
  • 2006 – 9,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,094 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,094 miles (+1,027)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    77,094 miles
    Test number
    561486599162
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass76,067 miles (+342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    76,067 miles
    Test number
    360066416965
    • 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))

  3. Pass75,725 miles (+447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,725 miles
    Test number
    997942957401
    • 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))

  4. Pass75,278 miles (+1,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,278 miles
    Test number
    833310671521
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass73,926 miles (+2,335)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,926 miles
    Test number
    299647227604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,591 miles (+2,551)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    71,591 miles
    Test number
    983688086600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,040 miles (+4,864)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,040 miles
    Test number
    693765242873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,176 miles (+4,727)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,176 miles
    Test number
    370207593206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,449 miles (+4,901)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,449 miles
    Test number
    172673640350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,548 miles (+3,959)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    54,548 miles
    Test number
    486379673423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,589 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,589 miles
    Test number
    601190522156
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail50,589 miles (+2,312)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,589 miles
    Test number
    564561766613
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass48,277 miles (+7,084)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    48,277 miles
    Test number
    590167951353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,193 miles (+5,473)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,193 miles
    Test number
    765104594258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,720 miles (+4,831)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,720 miles
    Test number
    226904163250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    30,889 miles
    Test number
    399953612351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,889 miles (+3,528)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,889 miles
    Test number
    197668502323
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass27,361 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    27,361 miles
    Test number
    589137421378
    • NoteChild seat fitted on offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.
    • NoteFront number plate has water ingress from the top but not likely to be misread.
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and flaking off but not leaking yet.
    • NoteRear washer not squirting any water on screen.

  19. Fail27,361 miles (+3,013)1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,361 miles
    Test number
    517026821330
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted on offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.
    • NoteFront number plate has water ingress from the top but not likely to be misread.
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and flaking off but not leaking yet.
    • NoteRear washer not squirting any water on screen.

  20. Fail24,348 miles1 repaired2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,348 miles
    Test number
    302986520379
    • Repaired at testFront 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted on offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt
    • NoteFront number plate has water ingress but not disturbing the letter/digit(s) and can be read clearly
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and flaking off but not leaking yet
    • NoteRear washer does not squirt any water on screen

  21. Pass24,348 miles (+3,451)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    24,348 miles
    Test number
    480896920437
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted on offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt
    • NoteFront number plate has water ingress but not disturbing the letter/digit(s) and can be read clearly
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and flaking off but not leaking yet
    • NoteRear washer does not squirt any water on screen

  22. Pass20,897 miles (+2,688)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    20,897 miles
    Test number
    684650839328
    • NoteFront number has water ingress at the top but not disturbing the figures and can be read clearly from 20 metres away.

  23. Pass18,209 miles (+3,407)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    18,209 miles
    Test number
    434815828474
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteTyre warning light on

  24. Pass14,802 miles (+5,094)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    14,802 miles
    Test number
    631530627344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass9,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    9,708 miles
    Test number
    472690316314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 YJM

Does LS53 YJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 YJM is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 YJM?
The MOT on LS53 YJM is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 YJM done?
LS53 YJM was recorded at 77,094 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 3,377 miles a year.
Has LS53 YJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 YJM has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on LS53 YJM 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 YJM find?
LS53 YJM passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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