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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LX54 VFEMOT history

LX54 VFE is a blue petrol MINI first used on 11 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.

LX54 VFE blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2026
Mileage
92,200 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 VFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 VFE was last recorded at 92,200 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 733 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,467 miles · 11 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
733 miles
Average per year
3,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,200 miles
  • 2024 – 91,467 miles
  • 2023 – 91,282 miles
  • 2022 – 90,697 miles
  • 2021 – 89,449 miles
  • 2020 – 88,038 miles
  • 2019 – 85,842 miles
  • 2018 – 81,745 miles
  • 2017 – 78,730 miles
  • 2016 – 75,587 miles
  • 2015 – 72,372 miles
  • 2014 – 69,974 miles
  • 2013 – 67,316 miles
  • 2012 – 63,846 miles
  • 2010 – 50,024 miles
  • 2009 – 39,566 miles
  • 2008 – 29,471 miles
  • 2007 – 21,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,200 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge 195/55/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,200 miles (+733)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    92,200 miles
    Test number
    903851561093
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass91,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    91,467 miles
    Test number
    662307739302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail91,467 miles (+185)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,467 miles
    Test number
    149160690792
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass91,282 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    91,282 miles
    Test number
    150386086146
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on tread bar, smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail91,282 miles (+585)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,282 miles
    Test number
    453931895519
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on tread bar, smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass90,697 miles (+1,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    90,697 miles
    Test number
    771497898309
    • 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))

  7. Pass89,449 miles (+1,411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,449 miles
    Test number
    933925465758
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass88,038 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,038 miles
    Test number
    488880103004
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear number plate slightly deteriorated

  9. Fail88,038 miles (+2,196)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,038 miles
    Test number
    786796592863
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear number plate slightly deteriorated

  10. Pass85,842 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,842 miles
    Test number
    200128313462
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTow hitch slightly obscures fog lamp

  11. Fail85,842 miles (+4,097)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,842 miles
    Test number
    137004015261
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTow hitch slightly obscures fog lamp

  12. Pass81,745 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    81,745 miles
    Test number
    716547027148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly obscured by tow bar

  13. Fail81,745 miles (+3,015)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,745 miles
    Test number
    831402926474
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly obscured by tow bar

  14. Pass78,730 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    78,730 miles
    Test number
    100383598517
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge 195/55/16

  15. Fail78,728 miles (+3,141)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,728 miles
    Test number
    287107277034
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge 195/55/16

  16. Pass75,587 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,587 miles
    Test number
    825406222586
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNail in near side rear tyre

  17. Fail75,581 miles (+3,209)2 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,581 miles
    Test number
    344316386714
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 run flat (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNail in near side rear tyre

  18. Pass72,372 miles (+2,398)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,372 miles
    Test number
    935732865158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,974 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,974 miles
    Test number
    998754994039
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  20. Fail69,974 miles (+2,658)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,974 miles
    Test number
    519354794094
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  21. Pass67,316 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,316 miles
    Test number
    176506583405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Fail67,286 miles (+3,440)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,286 miles
    Test number
    155129373088
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass63,846 miles (+13,822)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,846 miles
    Test number
    505074802184
    • NoteSlight damage n/s rear bumper
    • NoteTest number 616296751304 issued 22 december 2011 incorrect registration mark & vin

  24. Pass50,024 miles (+10,458)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    50,024 miles
    Test number
    422737450444
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside rear bumper damaged
    • NoteRear exhaust badly corroded

  25. Pass39,566 miles (+10,095)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    39,566 miles
    Test number
    402234249332
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBack exhaust box rusting. reset head light aim

  26. Pass29,471 miles (+7,603)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    29,471 miles
    Test number
    172059758394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,868 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    21,868 miles
    Test number
    860241467392
    • 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)

Questions about LX54 VFE

Does LX54 VFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 VFE expired on 27 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VFE?
The MOT on LX54 VFE expired on 27 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 VFE done?
LX54 VFE was recorded at 92,200 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 3,973 miles a year.
Has LX54 VFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VFE has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LX54 VFE 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 VFE find?
LX54 VFE passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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