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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LX54 VFAMOT history

LX54 VFA is a silver petrol MINI first used on 18 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 137,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LX54 VFA silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
137,891 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 VFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 VFA was last recorded at 137,891 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 5,344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,547 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,344 miles
Average per year
6,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,891 miles
  • 2025 – 132,547 miles
  • 2024 – 125,320 miles
  • 2023 – 119,076 miles
  • 2022 – 112,831 miles
  • 2021 – 109,033 miles
  • 2020 – 104,765 miles
  • 2019 – 98,600 miles
  • 2018 – 93,746 miles
  • 2017 – 90,331 miles
  • 2016 – 85,533 miles
  • 2015 – 81,941 miles
  • 2014 – 79,148 miles
  • 2013 – 76,366 miles
  • 2012 – 73,075 miles
  • 2010 – 67,370 miles
  • 2009 – 57,516 miles
  • 2008 – 49,548 miles
  • 2007 – 48,780 miles
  • 2005 – 15,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,891 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,891 miles (+5,344)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    137,891 miles
    Test number
    571519207025
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  2. Pass132,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    132,547 miles
    Test number
    864988514151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail132,547 miles (+7,227)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,547 miles
    Test number
    101511307135
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass125,320 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    125,320 miles
    Test number
    453720784604
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail125,320 miles (+6,244)2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,320 miles
    Test number
    330087884135
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass119,076 miles (+6,245)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    119,076 miles
    Test number
    135850319148
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass112,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    112,831 miles
    Test number
    498894535906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail112,831 miles (+3,798)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,831 miles
    Test number
    664334095509
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass109,033 miles (+4,268)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    109,033 miles
    Test number
    653252504376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,765 miles (+6,165)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    104,765 miles
    Test number
    316303115621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass98,600 miles (+4,854)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    98,600 miles
    Test number
    144277800885
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

  12. Pass93,746 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    93,746 miles
    Test number
    789347758176
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail93,746 miles (+3,415)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,746 miles
    Test number
    845480478925
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9 mm tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass90,331 miles (+4,798)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    90,331 miles
    Test number
    763772829722
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Pass85,533 miles (+3,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    85,533 miles
    Test number
    274575416548
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  16. Fail81,941 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,941 miles
    Test number
    138293035413
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/R tyre outer sidewall cracked and perished

  17. Pass81,941 miles (+2,793)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,941 miles
    Test number
    439163535074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/R tyre outer sidewall cracked and perished

  18. Pass79,148 miles (+2,782)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    79,148 miles
    Test number
    337874334044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    76,366 miles
    Test number
    926395933016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,366 miles (+3,291)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,366 miles
    Test number
    985535933035
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass73,075 miles (+5,705)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    73,075 miles
    Test number
    108708032061
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split

  22. Pass67,370 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    67,370 miles
    Test number
    471833550286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail67,369 miles (+9,853)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,369 miles
    Test number
    224852150216
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass57,516 miles (+7,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,516 miles
    Test number
    941578059004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  25. Pass49,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    49,548 miles
    Test number
    733953478054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,548 miles (+768)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,548 miles
    Test number
    183187068037
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass48,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    48,780 miles
    Test number
    764645167303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail48,780 miles (+33,753)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,780 miles
    Test number
    771435467378
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  29. Pass15,027 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    15,027 miles
    Test number
    563024335289
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LX54 VFA

Does LX54 VFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 VFA is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VFA?
The MOT on LX54 VFA is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 VFA done?
LX54 VFA was recorded at 137,891 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 6,025 miles a year.
Has LX54 VFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VFA has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LX54 VFA 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 VFA find?
LX54 VFA passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 3 more.

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