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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS53 YYCMOT history

LS53 YYC is a red petrol MINI first used on 12 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 100,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

LS53 YYC red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
100,387 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 YYC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 YYC was last recorded at 100,387 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 1,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jul 2009: 14,050 miles, lower than 21,744 miles on 11 Aug 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
98,788 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,599 miles
Average per year
4,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,387 miles
  • 2025 – 98,788 miles
  • 2024 – 96,205 miles
  • 2023 – 93,162 miles
  • 2022 – 89,471 miles
  • 2021 – 87,276 miles
  • 2020 – 86,894 miles
  • 2019 – 86,094 miles
  • 2018 – 85,455 miles
  • 2017 – 81,371 miles
  • 2016 – 72,328 miles
  • 2015 – 67,206 miles
  • 2014 – 60,791 miles
  • 2013 – 54,639 miles
  • 2012 – 50,022 miles
  • 2011 – 40,236 miles
  • 2010 – 36,196 miles
  • 2009 – 14,050 miles
  • 2008 – 21,744 miles
  • 2007 – 17,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,387 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,387 miles (+1,599)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    100,387 miles
    Test number
    676951607014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass98,788 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    98,788 miles
    Test number
    535977759201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail98,781 miles (+2,576)1 dangerous8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,781 miles
    Test number
    591272550075
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass96,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,205 miles
    Test number
    988275213643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail96,205 miles (+3,043)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,205 miles
    Test number
    944613583045
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass93,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    93,162 miles
    Test number
    816252586377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail93,162 miles (+3,691)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,162 miles
    Test number
    794961608860
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass89,471 miles (+2,195)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,471 miles
    Test number
    565190974787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,276 miles (+382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    87,276 miles
    Test number
    315072777676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass86,894 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,894 miles
    Test number
    704466871557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,094 miles (+639)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,094 miles
    Test number
    921872515543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,455 miles (+4,084)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    85,455 miles
    Test number
    972317914412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,371 miles
    Test number
    357918573709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,371 miles (+9,043)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,371 miles
    Test number
    268913293421
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass72,328 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,328 miles
    Test number
    934881789485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail72,328 miles (+5,122)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,328 miles
    Test number
    140805399483
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass67,206 miles (+6,415)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,206 miles
    Test number
    435632985175
    • NoteEngine oil leaks
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to limits on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges

  18. Pass60,791 miles (+6,152)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,791 miles
    Test number
    378515534412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,639 miles (+4,617)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    54,639 miles
    Test number
    417087913286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,022 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,022 miles
    Test number
    386566122474
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteInner wheel tub liners fitted
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted

  21. Pass50,022 miles (+9,786)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    50,022 miles
    Test number
    686506222270
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteInner wheel tub liners fitted
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted

  22. Pass40,236 miles (+4,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,236 miles
    Test number
    186191581138
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass36,196 miles (+22,146)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    36,196 miles
    Test number
    231276990416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,050 miles (-7,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    14,050 miles
    Test number
    350446599142
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass21,744 miles (+4,094)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    21,744 miles
    Test number
    442694828225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    17,650 miles
    Test number
    362122437482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 YYC

Does LS53 YYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 YYC is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 YYC?
The MOT on LS53 YYC is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 YYC done?
LS53 YYC was recorded at 100,387 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 4,498 miles a year.
Has LS53 YYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 YYC has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 YYC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 YYC find?
LS53 YYC passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.

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