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MINI Cooper S

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LS54 YGFMOT history

LS54 YGF is a grey petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 2 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 88,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

LS54 YGF grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
88,920 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 YGF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 YGF was last recorded at 88,920 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Mar 2009: 33,151 miles, lower than 47,543 miles on 27 Sept 2008.
  • 22 Mar 2018: 49,191 miles, lower than 95,181 miles on 22 Mar 2017.

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
88,729 miles · 1 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
191 miles
Average per year
3,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,920 miles
  • 2025 – 83,640 miles
  • 2024 – 75,060 miles
  • 2023 – 67,373 miles
  • 2022 – 63,784 miles
  • 2021 – 59,445 miles
  • 2020 – 57,524 miles
  • 2019 – 53,418 miles
  • 2018 – 47,191 miles
  • 2017 – 95,181 miles
  • 2016 – 89,476 miles
  • 2015 – 79,455 miles
  • 2014 – 74,061 miles
  • 2013 – 65,305 miles
  • 2012 – 57,793 miles
  • 2011 – 49,147 miles
  • 2010 – 42,497 miles
  • 2009 – 33,151 miles
  • 2008 – 47,543 miles
  • 2007 – 25,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,920 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Outer skin of o/s/r exhaust box badly corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,920 miles (+191)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    88,920 miles
    Test number
    768064895520
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail88,729 miles (+5,089)1 dangerous8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,729 miles
    Test number
    107895211994
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass83,640 miles (+8,580)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    83,640 miles
    Test number
    673245127454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,060 miles (+7,687)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,060 miles
    Test number
    745756772138
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass67,373 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,373 miles
    Test number
    146817886205
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail67,372 miles (+3,588)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,372 miles
    Test number
    260364398047
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass63,784 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    63,784 miles
    Test number
    388837743689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,783 miles (+4,338)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,783 miles
    Test number
    509599386372
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass59,445 miles (+1,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    59,445 miles
    Test number
    851287201763
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass57,524 miles (+4,106)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    57,524 miles
    Test number
    352129326845
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass53,418 miles (+6,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,418 miles
    Test number
    802957203156
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass47,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,191 miles
    Test number
    130048766087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,191 miles (-45,990)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,191 miles
    Test number
    181954775951
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass95,181 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,181 miles
    Test number
    104482487927
    • AdvisoryOuter skin of o/s/r exhaust box badly corroded.

  15. Fail95,179 miles (+5,703)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,179 miles
    Test number
    211802732712
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryOuter skin of o/s/r exhaust box badly corroded.

  16. Pass89,476 miles (+10,021)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    89,476 miles
    Test number
    616506886772
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges/deep cut to tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  17. Pass79,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,455 miles
    Test number
    618789875078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,444 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,444 miles
    Test number
    257609675018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,407 miles (+5,346)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,407 miles
    Test number
    209406775028
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass74,061 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    74,061 miles
    Test number
    529691624222
    • NoteOffside rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  21. Fail74,061 miles (+8,756)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,061 miles
    Test number
    206521124287
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  22. Pass65,305 miles (+7,512)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,305 miles
    Test number
    385460023238
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteO/s rear silencer corroded

  23. Pass57,793 miles (+8,646)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    57,793 miles
    Test number
    306034722272
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  24. Fail49,147 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,147 miles
    Test number
    168954401169
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn close to wear indicators
    • NoteNearside wiper blade poor

  25. Pass49,147 miles (+6,650)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    49,147 miles
    Test number
    809814101132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn close to wear indicators
    • NoteNearside wiper blade poor

  26. Pass42,497 miles (+9,346)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,497 miles
    Test number
    933116690055
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

  27. Pass33,151 miles (-14,392)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,151 miles
    Test number
    831969479075
    • NoteAll tyre treads scrubbing
    • NoteBoth outer washer jets missing screen

  28. Pass47,543 miles (+22,366)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    47,543 miles
    Test number
    434101878208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass25,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    25,177 miles
    Test number
    384348637383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 YGF

Does LS54 YGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 YGF is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS54 YGF?
The MOT on LS54 YGF is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 YGF done?
LS54 YGF was recorded at 88,920 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 3,472 miles a year.
Has LS54 YGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 YGF has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS54 YGF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS54 YGF find?
LS54 YGF passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40/18, and 2 more.

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