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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LX54 VFCMOT history

LX54 VFC is a black petrol MINI first used on 10 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 117,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2024.

LX54 VFC black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2025
Mileage
117,825 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 VFC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 VFC was last recorded at 117,825 miles on 6 Apr 2024, 6,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jul 2013: 55,328 miles, lower than 59,956 miles on 22 Dec 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
111,010 miles · 3 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
6,815 miles
Average per year
6,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,825 miles
  • 2023 – 111,010 miles
  • 2022 – 109,471 miles
  • 2021 – 108,841 miles
  • 2020 – 104,371 miles
  • 2019 – 95,252 miles
  • 2018 – 86,686 miles
  • 2017 – 80,811 miles
  • 2016 – 73,697 miles
  • 2015 – 71,603 miles
  • 2014 – 58,014 miles
  • 2013 – 55,328 miles
  • 2011 – 59,956 miles
  • 2010 – 31,277 miles
  • 2009 – 23,456 miles
  • 2008 – 20,055 miles
  • 2007 – 16,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,825 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,825 miles (+6,815)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    117,825 miles
    Test number
    379449658517
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass111,010 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    111,010 miles
    Test number
    320130310768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail111,010 miles (+1,539)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,010 miles
    Test number
    457422247524
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass109,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    109,471 miles
    Test number
    967986982619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail109,471 miles (+630)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,471 miles
    Test number
    505035663111
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass108,841 miles (+4,470)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    108,841 miles
    Test number
    721319734021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  7. Pass104,371 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    104,371 miles
    Test number
    307595429141
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail104,371 miles (+9,119)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,371 miles
    Test number
    113300929640
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass95,252 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    95,252 miles
    Test number
    989274761094
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOS driveshaft support bearing race exposed
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail95,252 miles (+8,566)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,252 miles
    Test number
    379750169692
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOS driveshaft support bearing race exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass86,686 miles (+5,875)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,686 miles
    Test number
    404579577282
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNo water in expansion tank
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass80,811 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,811 miles
    Test number
    933413281581
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  13. Fail80,811 miles (+7,114)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,811 miles
    Test number
    173164039895
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass73,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,697 miles
    Test number
    203735251648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,697 miles (+2,094)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,697 miles
    Test number
    721967708474
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass71,603 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,603 miles
    Test number
    961285747227
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Offside front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail71,603 miles (+13,589)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,603 miles
    Test number
    109957288315
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Offside front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass58,014 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,014 miles
    Test number
    377123114465
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail57,994 miles (+2,666)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,994 miles
    Test number
    527772614245
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass55,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,328 miles
    Test number
    928227093143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,328 miles (-4,628)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,328 miles
    Test number
    646186693119
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass59,956 miles (+18,211)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    59,956 miles
    Test number
    616296751304
    • NoteSlight damage n/s rear bumper

  23. Fail41,745 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,745 miles
    Test number
    337724301309
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass41,745 miles (+10,468)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    41,745 miles
    Test number
    858424501375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,277 miles (+7,821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    31,277 miles
    Test number
    451695990257
    • 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)

  26. Pass23,456 miles (+3,401)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    23,456 miles
    Test number
    930780599213
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass20,055 miles (+3,571)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    20,055 miles
    Test number
    712752098241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    16,484 miles
    Test number
    821537997247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail16,484 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,484 miles
    Test number
    960907497278
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LX54 VFC

Does LX54 VFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 VFC expired on 11 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VFC?
The MOT on LX54 VFC expired on 11 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 VFC done?
LX54 VFC was recorded at 117,825 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2024, an average of 6,160 miles a year.
Has LX54 VFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VFC has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LX54 VFC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX54 VFC find?
LX54 VFC passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust noisy; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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