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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LX54 VEFMOT history

LX54 VEF is a blue petrol MINI first used on 18 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 93,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

LX54 VEF blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2027
Mileage
93,378 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 VEF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 VEF was last recorded at 93,378 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 1,465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
91,913 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1,465 miles
Average per year
3,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,378 miles
  • 2025 – 91,913 miles
  • 2024 – 85,566 miles
  • 2023 – 85,349 miles
  • 2022 – 82,025 miles
  • 2021 – 80,728 miles
  • 2020 – 78,794 miles
  • 2019 – 73,758 miles
  • 2018 – 71,667 miles
  • 2017 – 69,085 miles
  • 2016 – 66,387 miles
  • 2015 – 62,156 miles
  • 2014 – 57,795 miles
  • 2013 – 52,660 miles
  • 2012 – 49,848 miles
  • 2011 – 40,912 miles
  • 2010 – 33,850 miles
  • 2009 – 28,673 miles
  • 2008 – 23,990 miles
  • 2007 – 22,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,378 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,378 miles (+1,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    93,378 miles
    Test number
    666916299374
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass91,913 miles (+6,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    91,913 miles
    Test number
    545932754134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,566 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    85,566 miles
    Test number
    480104272237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  4. Fail85,566 miles (+217)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,566 miles
    Test number
    848160737628
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  5. Pass85,349 miles (+3,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,349 miles
    Test number
    536619049070
    • 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))

  6. Pass82,025 miles (+1,297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,025 miles
    Test number
    225968273983
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass80,728 miles (+1,934)2 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    80,728 miles
    Test number
    186494560223
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass78,794 miles (+5,036)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,794 miles
    Test number
    587795534575
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking between tread
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass73,758 miles (+2,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,758 miles
    Test number
    306187590522
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass71,667 miles (+2,582)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,667 miles
    Test number
    795487370941
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres cracking and perishing

  11. Pass69,085 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,085 miles
    Test number
    569397988705
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres are badly perished

  12. Fail69,084 miles (+2,697)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,084 miles
    Test number
    706804843343
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres are badly perished

  13. Pass66,387 miles (+4,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,387 miles
    Test number
    736512962739
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low inside edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass62,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,156 miles
    Test number
    597153905183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,156 miles (+4,361)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,156 miles
    Test number
    345003505182
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass57,795 miles (+5,135)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,795 miles
    Test number
    265735704469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,660 miles (+2,812)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,660 miles
    Test number
    275535203174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass49,848 miles (+8,936)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    49,848 miles
    Test number
    457216792056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,912 miles (+7,062)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,912 miles
    Test number
    585538101169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,850 miles (+5,177)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    33,850 miles
    Test number
    293164810439
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass28,673 miles (+4,683)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    28,673 miles
    Test number
    630764499080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,990 miles (+1,942)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    23,990 miles
    Test number
    884812628111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    22,048 miles
    Test number
    861052407395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 VEF

Does LX54 VEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 VEF is valid until 4 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VEF?
The MOT on LX54 VEF is valid until 4 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 VEF done?
LX54 VEF was recorded at 93,378 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 3,758 miles a year.
Has LX54 VEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VEF has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LX54 VEF 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 VEF find?
LX54 VEF passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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