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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LX54 VFKMOT history

LX54 VFK is a blue petrol MINI first used on 20 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 147,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2025.

LX54 VFK blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Jun 2026
Mileage
147,227 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 VFK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 VFK was last recorded at 147,227 miles on 20 Jun 2025, 5,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,644 miles · 1 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
5,583 miles
Average per year
6,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,227 miles
  • 2023 – 141,644 miles
  • 2022 – 134,550 miles
  • 2021 – 128,885 miles
  • 2020 – 121,679 miles
  • 2019 – 115,219 miles
  • 2018 – 103,039 miles
  • 2017 – 96,395 miles
  • 2016 – 88,351 miles
  • 2015 – 79,410 miles
  • 2014 – 74,113 miles
  • 2013 – 65,716 miles
  • 2012 – 63,183 miles
  • 2011 – 57,070 miles
  • 2010 – 49,518 miles
  • 2009 – 40,433 miles
  • 2008 – 39,580 miles
  • 2007 – 36,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,227 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 205/45/17 88w

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,227 miles (+5,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    147,227 miles
    Test number
    809366070733
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass141,644 miles (+7,094)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    141,644 miles
    Test number
    206952854737
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,550 miles (+5,665)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    134,550 miles
    Test number
    133387873212
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,885 miles
    Test number
    843577152468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail128,885 miles (+7,206)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,885 miles
    Test number
    492834644558
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass121,679 miles (+10)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,679 miles
    Test number
    176947828149
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 205/45/17 88w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heatsheild loose

  7. Fail121,669 miles (+6,450)7 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,669 miles
    Test number
    349177611502
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 205/45/17 88w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre out of shape
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heatsheild loose

  8. Pass115,219 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,219 miles
    Test number
    221687868929
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  9. Fail115,207 miles (+12,168)1 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,207 miles
    Test number
    370427628032
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  10. Pass103,039 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    103,039 miles
    Test number
    136443428548
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryFront pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail103,039 miles (+6,644)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,039 miles
    Test number
    649401775331
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryFront pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass96,395 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    96,395 miles
    Test number
    566614276100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,394 miles (+8,043)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,394 miles
    Test number
    413509052931
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  14. Pass88,351 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,351 miles
    Test number
    541880630744
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust clamp missing- no leaks and exhaust secure.

  15. Fail88,351 miles (+8,941)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,351 miles
    Test number
    587900752546
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust clamp missing- no leaks and exhaust secure.

  16. Pass79,410 miles (+5,297)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    79,410 miles
    Test number
    962763308718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass74,113 miles (+8,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,113 miles
    Test number
    419191894280
    • 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)

  18. Pass65,716 miles (+2,533)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,716 miles
    Test number
    327584193211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,183 miles (+6,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    63,183 miles
    Test number
    208170442303
    • 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)

  20. Fail57,070 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,070 miles
    Test number
    428392941338
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteO/s number plate light cover missing.

  21. Pass57,070 miles (+7,552)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    57,070 miles
    Test number
    448822241300
    • NoteO/s number plate light cover missing.

  22. Pass49,518 miles (+9,085)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    49,518 miles
    Test number
    734147430348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,433 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,433 miles
    Test number
    762066289220
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNearside rear jacking point rubber missing.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly out of shape

  24. Pass40,433 miles (+853)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,433 miles
    Test number
    860796889267
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNearside rear jacking point rubber missing.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly out of shape

  25. Fail39,580 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,580 miles
    Test number
    491543548328
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass39,580 miles (+3,522)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    39,580 miles
    Test number
    784583048339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,058 miles
    Test number
    363216757284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 VFK

Does LX54 VFK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 VFK expired on 19 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VFK?
The MOT on LX54 VFK expired on 19 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 VFK done?
LX54 VFK was recorded at 147,227 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2025, an average of 6,256 miles a year.
Has LX54 VFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VFK has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LX54 VFK 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 VFK find?
LX54 VFK passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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