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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LX53 TFOMOT history

LX53 TFO is a silver petrol MINI first used on 15 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 111,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2022.

LX53 TFO silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2023
Mileage
111,824 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 TFO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 TFO was last recorded at 111,824 miles on 2 Nov 2022, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,804 miles · 28 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
5,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 111,824 miles
  • 2021 – 110,430 miles
  • 2020 – 110,053 miles
  • 2019 – 96,825 miles
  • 2018 – 88,023 miles
  • 2017 – 79,865 miles
  • 2016 – 71,523 miles
  • 2015 – 69,005 miles
  • 2014 – 58,758 miles
  • 2013 – 48,685 miles
  • 2012 – 45,370 miles
  • 2011 – 41,102 miles
  • 2010 – 37,145 miles
  • 2009 – 32,642 miles
  • 2008 – 28,825 miles
  • 2007 – 25,163 miles
  • 2006 – 20,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,824 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,824 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,824 miles
    Test number
    704606391499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail111,804 miles (+1,374)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,804 miles
    Test number
    912111361728
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass110,430 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,430 miles
    Test number
    774255232722
    • 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))

  4. Fail110,422 miles (+369)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,422 miles
    Test number
    255266459671
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass110,053 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,053 miles
    Test number
    960881740065
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail110,053 miles (+13,228)1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,053 miles
    Test number
    550727068413
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass96,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,825 miles
    Test number
    685236141596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,825 miles (+8,802)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,825 miles
    Test number
    169196237367
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect re fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass88,023 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,023 miles
    Test number
    620664463500
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail88,023 miles (+8,158)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,023 miles
    Test number
    428875911322
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass79,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    79,865 miles
    Test number
    638719828949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,865 miles (+8,342)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,865 miles
    Test number
    126002812695
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass71,523 miles (+2,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,523 miles
    Test number
    274416315180
    • AdvisoryHas slight play in steering rack inner joints

  14. Pass69,005 miles (+75)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,005 miles
    Test number
    862274203792
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail68,930 miles (+10,172)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,930 miles
    Test number
    373103098318
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear as marked (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear as marked (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass58,758 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,758 miles
    Test number
    319250444297
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust
    • NoteCorrosion to some suspension components
    • NoteOs window inop
    • NoteOsr wheel rim dented
    • NoteRear exhauat mounts collapsed

  17. Fail58,758 miles (+10,073)1 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,758 miles
    Test number
    379360044433
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust
    • NoteCorrosion to some suspension components
    • NoteOs window inop
    • NoteOsr wheel rim dented
    • NoteRear exhauat mounts collapsed

  18. Fail48,685 miles3 repaired1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,685 miles
    Test number
    576127543280
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pipes at front corroded
    • NoteCorrosion to some suspension components
    • NoteNsf tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOsf central lock inop
    • NoteOsf tyre badly worn on outer edge
    • NoteOsf window inop

  19. Pass48,685 miles (+3,315)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,685 miles
    Test number
    837637943228
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pipes at front corroded
    • NoteCorrosion to some suspension components
    • NoteNsf tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOsf central lock inop
    • NoteOsf tyre badly worn on outer edge
    • NoteOsf window inop

  20. Pass45,370 miles (+4,268)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,370 miles
    Test number
    139655552232
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades splitting
    • NoteNsf wheel rim damaged
    • NoteOs window inop
    • NoteScrew in nsr tyre

  21. Pass41,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,102 miles
    Test number
    665217151219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,102 miles (+3,957)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,102 miles
    Test number
    208587251202
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteO/S/F Headlamp aim shows no pattern

  23. Pass37,145 miles (+4,503)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,145 miles
    Test number
    884147750266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,642 miles (+3,817)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    32,642 miles
    Test number
    711947359262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,825 miles (+3,662)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,825 miles
    Test number
    333356448443
    • NoteBoth front wipers splitting
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces
    • NoteRaer exhaust box heavily corroded

  26. Pass25,163 miles (+4,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,163 miles
    Test number
    701604857237
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Fail20,836 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,836 miles
    Test number
    270524856243
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass20,836 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,836 miles
    Test number
    302454856269
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LX53 TFO

Does LX53 TFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 TFO expired on 2 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 TFO?
The MOT on LX53 TFO expired on 2 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 TFO done?
LX53 TFO was recorded at 111,824 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2022, an average of 5,637 miles a year.
Has LX53 TFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 TFO has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LX53 TFO 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 LX53 TFO find?
LX53 TFO passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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