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Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LS53 ZPWMOT history

LS53 ZPW is a grey petrol MINI first used on 17 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 135,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2025.

LS53 ZPW grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Jan 2026
Mileage
135,326 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 ZPW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 ZPW was last recorded at 135,326 miles on 3 Jan 2025, 10,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,353 miles · 27 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
10,973 miles
Average per year
6,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,326 miles
  • 2023 – 124,353 miles
  • 2022 – 116,220 miles
  • 2021 – 108,848 miles
  • 2020 – 102,715 miles
  • 2019 – 98,218 miles
  • 2018 – 91,693 miles
  • 2017 – 90,486 miles
  • 2016 – 89,078 miles
  • 2015 – 87,527 miles
  • 2014 – 86,700 miles
  • 2013 – 72,518 miles
  • 2012 – 64,207 miles
  • 2011 – 61,287 miles
  • 2010 – 54,826 miles
  • 2009 – 47,035 miles
  • 2008 – 38,074 miles
  • 2007 – 24,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,326 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,326 miles (+10,973)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    135,326 miles
    Test number
    573705513862
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass124,353 miles (+8,133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    124,353 miles
    Test number
    607598615948
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass116,220 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    116,220 miles
    Test number
    703912961844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail115,933 miles (+7,085)9 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,933 miles
    Test number
    699006900331
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Pass108,848 miles (+6,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,848 miles
    Test number
    178200448934
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass102,715 miles (+4,497)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,715 miles
    Test number
    890385418475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,218 miles (+6,525)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,218 miles
    Test number
    377770573002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,693 miles (+1,207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    91,693 miles
    Test number
    578806824352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass90,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,486 miles
    Test number
    287197999766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,486 miles (+1,408)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,486 miles
    Test number
    274499570265
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass89,078 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    89,078 miles
    Test number
    264488904117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail89,077 miles (+1,550)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,077 miles
    Test number
    676153439208
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass87,527 miles (+827)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,527 miles
    Test number
    260109638519
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  14. Pass86,700 miles (+4,380)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    86,700 miles
    Test number
    299935194254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,320 miles (+9,802)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    82,320 miles
    Test number
    515779424026
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteFront brake discs rusty on the insides
    • NoteSlight oil weep
    • NoteSlight wear rear brake discs
    • NoteStone chip windsdcreen
  16. Pass72,518 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    72,518 miles
    Test number
    945909733016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,504 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    72,504 miles
    Test number
    776301433040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,502 miles (+8,295)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,502 miles
    Test number
    457667613034
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront discs corroded on inner edges
  19. Pass64,207 miles (+2,920)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,207 miles
    Test number
    926505332078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,287 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    61,287 miles
    Test number
    218315841029
    • 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)
  21. Fail61,238 miles (+6,412)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,238 miles
    Test number
    537341041011
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  22. Pass54,826 miles (+7,791)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    54,826 miles
    Test number
    304677330092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,035 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,035 miles
    Test number
    841371549053
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  24. Fail47,035 miles (+8,961)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,035 miles
    Test number
    530720049039
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  25. Pass38,074 miles (+14,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    38,074 miles
    Test number
    651303088185
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  26. Pass24,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    24,067 miles
    Test number
    593510897142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail24,067 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,067 miles
    Test number
    780980097127
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS53 ZPW

Does LS53 ZPW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 ZPW expired on 2 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 ZPW?
The MOT on LS53 ZPW expired on 2 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 ZPW done?
LS53 ZPW was recorded at 135,326 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2025, an average of 6,362 miles a year.
Has LS53 ZPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 ZPW has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LS53 ZPW 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 ZPW find?
LS53 ZPW passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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