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Purple · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LU54 NDAMOT history

LU54 NDA is a purple petrol MINI first used on 22 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

LU54 NDA purple MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
86,879 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU54 NDA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU54 NDA was last recorded at 86,879 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,869 miles · 11 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
2,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,879 miles
  • 2024 – 86,869 miles
  • 2023 – 86,806 miles
  • 2021 – 83,430 miles
  • 2020 – 80,349 miles
  • 2019 – 79,888 miles
  • 2018 – 79,654 miles
  • 2017 – 79,366 miles
  • 2016 – 79,108 miles
  • 2015 – 79,044 miles
  • 2014 – 78,706 miles
  • 2013 – 74,639 miles
  • 2012 – 72,955 miles
  • 2011 – 68,705 miles
  • 2010 – 63,282 miles
  • 2009 – 52,487 miles
  • 2008 – 39,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,879 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,879 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    86,879 miles
    Test number
    337845991005
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  2. Pass86,869 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    86,869 miles
    Test number
    778683258451
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle

  3. Pass86,806 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    86,806 miles
    Test number
    122735870931
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail86,806 miles (+3,376)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,806 miles
    Test number
    850016999812
    • DangerousOffside Front Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass83,430 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,430 miles
    Test number
    739738731446
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail83,430 miles (+3,081)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,430 miles
    Test number
    391428405338
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass80,349 miles (+461)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,349 miles
    Test number
    123191924406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,888 miles (+11)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,888 miles
    Test number
    502048012611
    • MinorNearside 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 corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail79,877 miles (+223)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,877 miles
    Test number
    331019847280
    • MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside 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 corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass79,654 miles (+288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    79,654 miles
    Test number
    317299650620
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes covered in mud

  11. Pass79,366 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    79,366 miles
    Test number
    998890805349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,108 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,108 miles
    Test number
    697372802060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,044 miles (+338)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,044 miles
    Test number
    626051765028
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteWipers noisey

  14. Pass78,706 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    78,706 miles
    Test number
    979819944068
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail78,704 miles (+4,065)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,704 miles
    Test number
    205999044062
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail74,639 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,639 miles
    Test number
    577772343043
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine malfunction light on

  17. Pass74,639 miles (+1,684)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    74,639 miles
    Test number
    776762543047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine malfunction light on

  18. Pass72,955 miles (+4,250)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    72,955 miles
    Test number
    129715632439
    • NoteSticker in windsreen not obstructing view
    • NoteTyre pressure warning lamp on

  19. Pass68,705 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    68,705 miles
    Test number
    906943151055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Fail68,696 miles (+5,414)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,696 miles
    Test number
    226182451074
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake disc,s worn
    • NoteRear brake disc,s worn and pitted

  21. Pass63,282 miles (+10,795)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    63,282 miles
    Test number
    213088640035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    52,487 miles
    Test number
    210032149051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail52,486 miles (+12,751)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,486 miles
    Test number
    781982549070
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  24. Fail39,735 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,735 miles
    Test number
    413937638086
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass39,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    39,735 miles
    Test number
    531647538066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU54 NDA

Does LU54 NDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LU54 NDA expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LU54 NDA?
The MOT on LU54 NDA expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LU54 NDA done?
LU54 NDA was recorded at 86,879 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 2,670 miles a year.
Has LU54 NDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU54 NDA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LU54 NDA 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 LU54 NDA find?
LU54 NDA passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; underbody corrosion.

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