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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS53 ZCTMOT history

LS53 ZCT is a blue petrol MINI first used on 12 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 98,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

LS53 ZCT blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
98,855 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LS53 ZCT was last recorded at 98,855 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 1,482 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,373 miles · 11 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,482 miles
Average per year
3,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,855 miles
  • 2025 – 97,373 miles
  • 2024 – 96,595 miles
  • 2023 – 95,816 miles
  • 2022 – 94,909 miles
  • 2021 – 93,919 miles
  • 2020 – 93,086 miles
  • 2019 – 91,913 miles
  • 2018 – 90,136 miles
  • 2017 – 88,964 miles
  • 2016 – 86,948 miles
  • 2015 – 86,750 miles
  • 2014 – 82,193 miles
  • 2013 – 77,243 miles
  • 2012 – 73,325 miles
  • 2011 – 65,836 miles
  • 2010 – 64,042 miles
  • 2009 – 60,248 miles
  • 2008 – 51,919 miles
  • 2007 – 45,561 miles
  • 2006 – 27,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,855 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front / rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Slight bind osr brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

33 tests since 17 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,855 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    98,855 miles
    Test number
    923468089090
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front / rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail98,855 miles (+1,482)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,855 miles
    Test number
    363014291571
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front / rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass97,373 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    97,373 miles
    Test number
    115217064474
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail97,373 miles (+778)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,373 miles
    Test number
    863641753265
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass96,595 miles (+779)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,595 miles
    Test number
    257542724464
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight bind osr brake

  6. Pass95,816 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,816 miles
    Test number
    937434036627
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight bind osr brake

  7. Fail95,816 miles (+907)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,816 miles
    Test number
    856928437840
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight bind osr brake

  8. Pass94,909 miles (+990)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    94,909 miles
    Test number
    239507168917
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass93,919 miles (+833)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,919 miles
    Test number
    547485374807
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass93,086 miles (+1,173)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,086 miles
    Test number
    474419504462
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounts split- exhaust still secure
    • AdvisorySlight bind on osr brake

  11. Pass91,913 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,913 miles
    Test number
    402483382161
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail91,913 miles (+1,777)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,913 miles
    Test number
    693843069680
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake disc heavily corroded to inner faces

  13. Pass90,136 miles (+1,172)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    90,136 miles
    Test number
    711770762404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    88,964 miles
    Test number
    358547880057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,964 miles (+2,016)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,964 miles
    Test number
    338268875062
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass86,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,948 miles
    Test number
    249719946933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,948 miles (+198)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,948 miles
    Test number
    202152788432
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass86,750 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    86,750 miles
    Test number
    460243388358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail86,750 miles (+4,557)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,750 miles
    Test number
    473209806386
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass82,193 miles (+4,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,193 miles
    Test number
    807389224399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  21. Pass77,243 miles (+3,918)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,243 miles
    Test number
    489472023302
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust back box bracket mounts worn but exhaust is still secure

  22. Pass73,325 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    73,325 miles
    Test number
    628192232382
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  23. Fail73,325 miles (+7,489)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,325 miles
    Test number
    965222532334
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  24. Pass65,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,836 miles
    Test number
    195583931334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail65,836 miles (+1,794)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,836 miles
    Test number
    159783131363
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  26. Pass64,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    64,042 miles
    Test number
    344094530303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. FailMileage not read5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    864394230333
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  28. Pass60,248 miles1 dangerous6 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    60,248 miles
    Test number
    854569729315
    • DangerousNo coolant in system
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront wipers poor clearing
    • NoteRadiator cor
    • NoteRear exhaust box cor
    • NoteRear washer inop
    • NoteSteering wheel not on center

  29. Fail60,248 miles (+8,329)2 dangerous1 failure6 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,248 miles
    Test number
    913028229316
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousNo coolant in system
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront wipers poor clearing
    • NoteRadiator cor
    • NoteRear exhaust box cor
    • NoteRear washer inop
    • NoteSteering wheel not on center

  30. Pass51,919 miles (+6,358)1 dangerous5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    51,919 miles
    Test number
    604210338360
    • DangerousOffside front tyre low in tread and smooth on inner edge--REC URGENT ATTENTION A.S.A.P
    • NoteBoth front suspension bushes starting to crack and are soft
    • NoteBoth front wiper blade rubbers starting to split--REC ATTENTION
    • NoteRear number plate starting to fade
    • NoteRear wiper blade rubber missing--REC ATTENTION
    • NoteTyre size is Pirelli 175/65 R15 84H

  31. Pass45,561 miles (+18,082)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    45,561 miles
    Test number
    112973417324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket briken but supportive of system
    • NoteRear number plate discoloring
    • NoteRear wiper spilt

  32. Pass27,479 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    27,479 miles
    Test number
    130981226356
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn to approx 3mm † †offside front tyre worn to approx 2mm

  33. Fail27,479 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,479 miles
    Test number
    411121626495
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn to approx 3mm † †offside front tyre worn to approx 2mm

Questions about LS53 ZCT

Does LS53 ZCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 ZCT is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 ZCT?
The MOT on LS53 ZCT is valid until 12 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 ZCT done?
LS53 ZCT was recorded at 98,855 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 3,588 miles a year.
Has LS53 ZCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 ZCT has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 ZCT 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 ZCT find?
LS53 ZCT passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front / rear.

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