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Purple · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LS54 VSOMOT history

LS54 VSO is a purple petrol MINI first used on 4 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 147,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2023.

LS54 VSO purple MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2023
Mileage
147,330 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 VSO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS54 VSO was last recorded at 147,330 miles on 1 Sept 2023, 10,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,030 miles · 16 May 2022
Between the last two tests
10,300 miles
Average per year
6,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 147,330 miles
  • 2022 – 137,030 miles
  • 2020 – 133,485 miles
  • 2019 – 130,446 miles
  • 2018 – 123,927 miles
  • 2017 – 121,173 miles
  • 2016 – 116,211 miles
  • 2015 – 108,336 miles
  • 2014 – 104,149 miles
  • 2013 – 99,132 miles
  • 2012 – 87,564 miles
  • 2011 – 80,920 miles
  • 2010 – 73,911 miles
  • 2009 – 60,062 miles
  • 2007 – 41,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail147,330 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail147,330 miles (+10,300)16 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,330 miles
    Test number
    831008387835
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass137,030 miles (+3,545)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    137,030 miles
    Test number
    619651349574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBeam patterns faint

  3. Pass133,485 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    133,485 miles
    Test number
    449556715967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail133,473 miles (+3,027)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,473 miles
    Test number
    637805306259
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass130,446 miles (+6,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,446 miles
    Test number
    932608636050
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear and both sides front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs inner face corroded

  6. Pass123,927 miles (+2,754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    123,927 miles
    Test number
    889804115477
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass121,173 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    121,173 miles
    Test number
    803937117452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail121,173 miles (+4,962)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,173 miles
    Test number
    248672845624
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass116,211 miles (+7,875)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    116,211 miles
    Test number
    389460627229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  10. Pass108,336 miles (+4,187)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    108,336 miles
    Test number
    267714335440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,149 miles (+5,017)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    104,149 miles
    Test number
    228224734101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    99,132 miles
    Test number
    475246633194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,132 miles (+11,568)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,132 miles
    Test number
    458634933108
    • DangerousN/s/f tyre flat
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass87,564 miles (+6,644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    87,564 miles
    Test number
    167415242006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass80,920 miles (+7,009)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    80,920 miles
    Test number
    375689251031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,911 miles (+13,849)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    73,911 miles
    Test number
    641296550002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,062 miles (+18,423)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    60,062 miles
    Test number
    102317159014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    41,639 miles
    Test number
    614983937367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,639 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,639 miles
    Test number
    393753437361
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS54 VSO

Does LS54 VSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 VSO expired on 15 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 VSO?
The MOT on LS54 VSO expired on 15 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 VSO done?
LS54 VSO was recorded at 147,330 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2023, an average of 6,708 miles a year.
Has LS54 VSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 VSO has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LS54 VSO 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 LS54 VSO find?
LS54 VSO failed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2023 with 16 major defects and 13 advisories: emissions unable to be completed; front windscreen washer not working; fuel cap/sealing device ineffective, and 26 more.

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