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Red and Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS53 YXVMOT history

LS53 YXV is a red and black petrol MINI first used on 9 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 136,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2024.

LS53 YXV red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2025
Mileage
136,656 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 YXV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 YXV was last recorded at 136,656 miles on 22 Apr 2024, 5,593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,063 miles · 20 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
5,593 miles
Average per year
6,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 136,656 miles
  • 2023 – 131,063 miles
  • 2022 – 128,174 miles
  • 2021 – 124,547 miles
  • 2020 – 119,747 miles
  • 2019 – 116,944 miles
  • 2018 – 115,016 miles
  • 2017 – 112,530 miles
  • 2016 – 109,596 miles
  • 2015 – 106,708 miles
  • 2014 – 106,698 miles
  • 2012 – 79,335 miles
  • 2011 – 57,546 miles
  • 2010 – 53,141 miles
  • 2009 – 41,220 miles
  • 2008 – 35,926 miles
  • 2007 – 28,162 miles
  • 2006 – 21,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,656 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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.

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • All rear brake pipes starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,656 miles (+5,593)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    136,656 miles
    Test number
    573669064088
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  2. Pass131,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    131,063 miles
    Test number
    299128668074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail131,063 miles (+2,889)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,063 miles
    Test number
    719663260246
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass128,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    128,174 miles
    Test number
    895575937785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail128,174 miles (+3,627)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,174 miles
    Test number
    565239387336
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass124,547 miles (+4,800)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    124,547 miles
    Test number
    308957886606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,747 miles (+2,803)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    119,747 miles
    Test number
    571795347989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,944 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2020
    Odometer
    116,944 miles
    Test number
    284358384834
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryEngine slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside brake pad warning wire broken

  9. Fail116,941 miles (+1,925)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,941 miles
    Test number
    679580393022
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryEngine slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside brake pad warning wire broken
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryRear brakes slightly uneven on application

  10. Pass115,016 miles (+2,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,016 miles
    Test number
    278120910420
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front inner wings (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass112,530 miles (+2,934)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,530 miles
    Test number
    510560025242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,596 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    109,596 miles
    Test number
    648453886367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail109,596 miles (+2,888)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,596 miles
    Test number
    568439276345
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted RIM (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass106,708 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    106,708 miles
    Test number
    818577645119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Fail106,698 miles (+12,211)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,698 miles
    Test number
    575972334302
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteGEARBOX LEAKING OIL

  16. Pass94,487 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    94,487 miles
    Test number
    157313014090
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Fail94,487 miles (+15,152)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,487 miles
    Test number
    285711214049
    • FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass79,335 miles (+429)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    79,335 miles
    Test number
    477471742313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,906 miles (+21,360)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,906 miles
    Test number
    236672222349
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass57,546 miles (+4,405)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    57,546 miles
    Test number
    439861851346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass53,141 miles (+11,921)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    53,141 miles
    Test number
    553097240388
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteEngine oil level low

  22. Pass41,220 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    41,220 miles
    Test number
    594274649341
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail41,220 miles (+5,294)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,220 miles
    Test number
    862892449356
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass35,926 miles (+7,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    35,926 miles
    Test number
    460062838465
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass28,162 miles (+6,737)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    28,162 miles
    Test number
    164430747305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    21,425 miles
    Test number
    310942736377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 YXV

Does LS53 YXV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 YXV expired on 21 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 YXV?
The MOT on LS53 YXV expired on 21 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 YXV done?
LS53 YXV was recorded at 136,656 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2024, an average of 6,623 miles a year.
Has LS53 YXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 YXV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 YXV 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 YXV find?
LS53 YXV passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly chafed; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 5 more.

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