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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS54 VSZMOT history

LS54 VSZ is a grey petrol MINI first used on 5 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 130,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2025.

LS54 VSZ grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2026
Mileage
130,136 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 VSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 VSZ was last recorded at 130,136 miles on 2 Jul 2025, 9,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,065 miles · 28 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
9,071 miles
Average per year
6,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,136 miles
  • 2024 – 121,065 miles
  • 2023 – 113,811 miles
  • 2022 – 108,428 miles
  • 2021 – 97,447 miles
  • 2020 – 96,500 miles
  • 2018 – 95,051 miles
  • 2017 – 91,578 miles
  • 2016 – 89,754 miles
  • 2015 – 87,736 miles
  • 2014 – 79,996 miles
  • 2013 – 71,911 miles
  • 2012 – 60,966 miles
  • 2011 – 51,555 miles
  • 2010 – 44,665 miles
  • 2009 – 33,575 miles
  • 2008 – 15,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,136 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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.

  • Engine and gearbox damp with oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both Front Tyres Inner Edge Slightly Worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,136 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    130,136 miles
    Test number
    241517486596
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail130,136 miles (+9,071)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,136 miles
    Test number
    642480126629
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,065 miles (+7,254)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    121,065 miles
    Test number
    636449200635
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass113,811 miles (+5,383)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    113,811 miles
    Test number
    655577522329
    • AdvisoryEngine and gearbox damp with oil
    • AdvisoryFront metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses deteriorated - pattern weak
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and corroded

  5. Pass108,428 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    108,428 miles
    Test number
    907936819916
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail108,425 miles (+10,978)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,425 miles
    Test number
    839092443288
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass97,447 miles (+8)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    97,447 miles
    Test number
    951935650858
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Worn
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Tyres Inner Edge Slightly Worn
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine And Gearbox Damp With Oil
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake Slight Bind
    • AdvisoryRear Brake Discs Corroded - Inner
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Box Corroded
    • AdvisorySill Kit Fitted

  8. Fail97,439 miles (+939)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,439 miles
    Test number
    596183830386
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Worn
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Tyres Inner Edge Slightly Worn
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine And Gearbox Damp With Oil
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake Slight Bind
    • AdvisoryRear Brake Discs Corroded - Inner
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Box Corroded
    • AdvisorySill Kit Fitted

  9. Pass96,500 miles (+1,449)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,500 miles
    Test number
    784187653782
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass95,051 miles (+3,473)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,051 miles
    Test number
    236018218452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass91,578 miles (+1,824)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    91,578 miles
    Test number
    895992387284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,754 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,754 miles
    Test number
    764236957643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn, (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn, (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail89,754 miles (+2,018)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,754 miles
    Test number
    550338930813
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn, (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn, (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass87,736 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,736 miles
    Test number
    955693785045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,731 miles (+7,735)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,731 miles
    Test number
    309820985004
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass79,996 miles (+8,085)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,996 miles
    Test number
    996563974039
    • NoteEngine oil was very low

  17. Pass71,911 miles (+10,945)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,911 miles
    Test number
    846811573090
    • NoteWIPER'S POOR STARTING TO SPLIT. REAR BRAKE'S BINDING SLIGHTLY ADVISE STRIP AND CLEAN.

  18. Pass60,966 miles (+9,411)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,966 miles
    Test number
    589267872019
    • NoteREAR BRAKE'S BINDING SLIGHTLY, NEED ATTENTION SOON. REAR TYRE'S WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE'S,TREAD 2mm

  19. Fail51,555 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,555 miles
    Test number
    117084061415
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  20. Pass51,555 miles (+6,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,555 miles
    Test number
    987114961039
    • 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)

  21. Pass44,665 miles (+11,090)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,665 miles
    Test number
    784062580019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,575 miles (+17,745)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,575 miles
    Test number
    173458779069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    15,830 miles
    Test number
    690369108057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail15,830 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,830 miles
    Test number
    333719508065
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LS54 VSZ

Does LS54 VSZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 VSZ expired on 8 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 VSZ?
The MOT on LS54 VSZ expired on 8 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 VSZ done?
LS54 VSZ was recorded at 130,136 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2025, an average of 6,540 miles a year.
Has LS54 VSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 VSZ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS54 VSZ 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 VSZ find?
LS54 VSZ passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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