
MINI
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
LX54 VBZMOT history
LX54 VBZ is a silver petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 113,331 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 113,331 mi
- At MOT on 20 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,503 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX54 VBZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 1 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX54 VBZ was last recorded at 113,331 miles on 20 Dec 2023, 3,768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 109,563 miles · 12 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,768 miles
- Average per year
- 4,503 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 113,331 miles
- 2022 – 109,563 miles
- 2021 – 105,768 miles
- 2020 – 101,018 miles
- 2019 – 97,077 miles
- 2018 – 93,423 miles
- 2017 – 90,078 miles
- 2016 – 86,504 miles
- 2015 – 81,975 miles
- 2013 – 76,423 miles
- 2012 – 68,776 miles
- 2011 – 62,038 miles
- 2010 – 55,082 miles
- 2009 – 51,473 miles
- 2008 – 43,180 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 22 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,331 miles (+3,768)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 113,331 miles
- Test number
- 820451090890
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass109,563 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 109,563 miles
- Test number
- 839797320684
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail109,562 miles (+3,794)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,562 miles
- Test number
- 805189822232
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,768 miles (+4,750)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 105,768 miles
- Test number
- 319633088472
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass101,018 miles (+42)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 101,018 miles
- Test number
- 716314446543
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail100,976 miles (+3,899)9 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,976 miles
- Test number
- 293690103308
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (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 Road wheel fixing missing x1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass97,077 miles (+3,654)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 97,077 miles
- Test number
- 608509989813
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,423 miles (+3,345)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 93,423 miles
- Test number
- 757354249424
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass90,078 miles (+3,574)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 90,078 miles
- Test number
- 678417794715
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,504 miles (+4,529)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 86,504 miles
- Test number
- 569816160132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,975 miles (+5,552)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 81,975 miles
- Test number
- 626371765070
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust pipe is slightly out of alignment.
- NoteN/s headlamp aim slightly low.
- NoteO/s rear tyre is poor condition.
- NoteSteering column has loose gromit in engine bay.
Pass76,423 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 76,423 miles
- Test number
- 496247533315
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail76,423 miles (+7,647)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,423 miles
- Test number
- 568897333347
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass68,776 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 68,776 miles
- Test number
- 956808432366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,776 miles (+6,738)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,776 miles
- Test number
- 947746732355
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass62,038 miles (+6,956)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 62,038 miles
- Test number
- 568562231385
- AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,082 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 55,082 miles
- Test number
- 304764190482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,082 miles (+3,609)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,082 miles
- Test number
- 353274990215
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Pass51,473 miles (+8,293)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 51,473 miles
- Test number
- 624673009366
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteRear number plate will require attention soon
Pass43,180 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2009
- Odometer
- 43,180 miles
- Test number
- 471373948121
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear number plate poor condition
- NoteWindscreen swept area scratched
Fail43,180 miles5 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,180 miles
- Test number
- 552083548114
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear number plate poor condition
- NoteWindscreen swept area scratched
Questions about LX54 VBZ
- Does LX54 VBZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX54 VBZ expired on 19 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX54 VBZ?
- The MOT on LX54 VBZ expired on 19 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX54 VBZ done?
- LX54 VBZ was recorded at 113,331 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2023, an average of 4,503 miles a year.
- Has LX54 VBZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX54 VBZ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on LX54 VBZ 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 LX54 VBZ find?
- LX54 VBZ passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2023 with 3 advisories: exhaust mounting defective; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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