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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LX54 VRGMOT history

LX54 VRG is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 121,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2024.

LX54 VRG black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2025
Mileage
121,595 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 VRG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 VRG was last recorded at 121,595 miles on 4 Oct 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,588 miles · 27 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
5,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 121,595 miles
  • 2023 – 119,992 miles
  • 2022 – 116,963 miles
  • 2021 – 114,038 miles
  • 2020 – 111,685 miles
  • 2019 – 106,886 miles
  • 2018 – 99,180 miles
  • 2017 – 94,026 miles
  • 2016 – 90,427 miles
  • 2015 – 84,164 miles
  • 2014 – 78,326 miles
  • 2013 – 76,227 miles
  • 2012 – 69,648 miles
  • 2011 – 59,570 miles
  • 2010 – 48,608 miles
  • 2009 – 38,906 miles
  • 2008 – 30,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,595 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,595 miles (+7)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,595 miles
    Test number
    522157785981
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield loose

  2. Fail121,588 miles (+1,596)2 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,588 miles
    Test number
    252546559052
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield loose

  3. Pass119,992 miles (+56)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    119,992 miles
    Test number
    303087805495
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail119,936 miles (+2,973)6 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,936 miles
    Test number
    437188504103
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,963 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    116,963 miles
    Test number
    110813556316
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust hear shied loose.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail116,963 miles (+2,925)1 dangerous4 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,963 miles
    Test number
    212657891467
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Metal to metal face damage. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust hear shied loose.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass114,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    114,038 miles
    Test number
    996685146048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail114,038 miles (+2,353)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,038 miles
    Test number
    756884363741
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass111,685 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    111,685 miles
    Test number
    534938619653
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail111,685 miles (+4,799)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,685 miles
    Test number
    112293077516
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass106,886 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    106,886 miles
    Test number
    508099551224
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail106,888 miles (+7,708)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,888 miles
    Test number
    355547494309
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass99,180 miles (+5,154)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,180 miles
    Test number
    416899935495
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front n/s/f tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass94,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,026 miles
    Test number
    730017822284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,026 miles (+3,599)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,026 miles
    Test number
    785719348570
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass90,427 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,427 miles
    Test number
    200884042802
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail90,427 miles (+6,263)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,427 miles
    Test number
    318791809435
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass84,164 miles (+5,838)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,164 miles
    Test number
    375150715190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteMisting of pas fluid over pipes
    • NoteNearside wiper starting to smear
    • NotePetrol cap sealing ring starting perish

  19. Pass78,326 miles (+2,099)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,326 miles
    Test number
    495941374073
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass76,227 miles (+6,579)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    76,227 miles
    Test number
    437049653225
    • NoteFuel cap sealing ring perished.

  21. Pass69,648 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    69,648 miles
    Test number
    665814462297
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin corroded

  22. Fail69,648 miles (+10,078)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,648 miles
    Test number
    385624162274
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin corroded

  23. Pass59,570 miles (+10,962)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    59,570 miles
    Test number
    549277121222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,608 miles (+9,702)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    48,608 miles
    Test number
    800229630200
    • AdvisoryCentre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront Brake Discs Worn
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass38,906 miles (+8,061)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,906 miles
    Test number
    740980699019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,845 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,845 miles
    Test number
    894235068014
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LX54 VRG

Does LX54 VRG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 VRG expired on 3 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VRG?
The MOT on LX54 VRG expired on 3 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 VRG done?
LX54 VRG was recorded at 121,595 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2024, an average of 5,472 miles a year.
Has LX54 VRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VRG has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LX54 VRG 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 VRG find?
LX54 VRG passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded., and 9 more.

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