MINI logo

MINI

Orange · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LX54 VCAMOT history

LX54 VCA is an orange petrol MINI first used on 9 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2025.

LX54 VCA orange MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2026
Mileage
96,929 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,080 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LX54 VCA in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 VCA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 VCA was last recorded at 96,929 miles on 3 Feb 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,915 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
5,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,929 miles
  • 2024 – 85,598 miles
  • 2023 – 83,911 miles
  • 2022 – 82,266 miles
  • 2020 – 80,302 miles
  • 2019 – 77,958 miles
  • 2018 – 73,264 miles
  • 2017 – 70,320 miles
  • 2016 – 61,614 miles
  • 2015 – 49,472 miles
  • 2014 – 38,535 miles
  • 2013 – 35,200 miles
  • 2012 – 28,230 miles
  • 2011 – 26,767 miles
  • 2010 – 22,627 miles
  • 2009 – 17,499 miles
  • 2008 – 10,622 miles
  • 2007 – 8,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,929 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,929 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    96,929 miles
    Test number
    290626908738
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail96,915 miles (+11,317)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,915 miles
    Test number
    998949846521
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass85,598 miles (+1,687)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    85,598 miles
    Test number
    345547719476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,911 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    83,911 miles
    Test number
    199062822357
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail83,911 miles (+1,645)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,911 miles
    Test number
    134537175309
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant level low.

  6. Pass82,266 miles (+1,964)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    82,266 miles
    Test number
    290339963587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,302 miles (+2,344)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,302 miles
    Test number
    800936534349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,958 miles (+4,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,958 miles
    Test number
    658470366896
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass73,264 miles (+2,944)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    73,264 miles
    Test number
    447292365655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,320 miles (+8,706)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    70,320 miles
    Test number
    466170296700
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear box poor

  11. Pass61,614 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    61,614 miles
    Test number
    818044369209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread has slight damage (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail61,614 miles (+12,142)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,614 miles
    Test number
    289380757450
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread has slight damage (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass49,472 miles (+10,937)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    49,472 miles
    Test number
    946808779309
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  14. Pass38,535 miles (+3,335)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    38,535 miles
    Test number
    317636874449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront no plate has cracks

  15. Pass35,200 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,200 miles
    Test number
    478697443255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail35,172 miles (+6,942)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,172 miles
    Test number
    367555943436
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass28,230 miles (+1,463)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,230 miles
    Test number
    137938062207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside & offside rear tyres worn on inner edges & cracking

  18. Pass26,767 miles (+4,140)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    26,767 miles
    Test number
    845986181299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,627 miles (+5,128)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    22,627 miles
    Test number
    803856980278
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  20. Pass17,499 miles (+6,877)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    17,499 miles
    Test number
    883021179230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,622 miles (+1,768)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    10,622 miles
    Test number
    744021308399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail8,854 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,854 miles
    Test number
    220447977228
    • 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)

  23. Pass8,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    8,854 miles
    Test number
    401187977273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 VCA

Does LX54 VCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 VCA expired on 2 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VCA?
The MOT on LX54 VCA expired on 2 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 VCA done?
LX54 VCA was recorded at 96,929 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2025, an average of 5,080 miles a year.
Has LX54 VCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VCA has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LX54 VCA 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 VCA find?
LX54 VCA passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

Related registrations

Browse all LX54V registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.