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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LX54 VSCMOT history

LX54 VSC is a silver petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 60,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2023.

LX54 VSC silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2024
Mileage
60,967 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2023
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 VSC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 VSC was last recorded at 60,967 miles on 9 Nov 2023, 5,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,554 miles · 3 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
5,413 miles
Average per year
3,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 60,967 miles
  • 2022 – 55,554 miles
  • 2021 – 50,731 miles
  • 2020 – 46,375 miles
  • 2019 – 42,313 miles
  • 2018 – 37,963 miles
  • 2017 – 32,964 miles
  • 2016 – 29,067 miles
  • 2015 – 28,063 miles
  • 2014 – 26,564 miles
  • 2013 – 24,985 miles
  • 2012 – 23,060 miles
  • 2011 – 21,188 miles
  • 2010 – 18,714 miles
  • 2009 – 16,053 miles
  • 2007 – 12,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,967 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal perished.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Noise when turning but no movement evident. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,967 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    60,967 miles
    Test number
    863195396907
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Noise when turning but no movement evident. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail60,967 miles (+5,413)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,967 miles
    Test number
    297382183647
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Noise when turning but no movement evident. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass55,554 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    55,554 miles
    Test number
    719497369144
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail55,554 miles (+4,823)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,554 miles
    Test number
    259069216167
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass50,731 miles (+4,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    50,731 miles
    Test number
    313726085331
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass46,375 miles (+4,062)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    46,375 miles
    Test number
    937882802100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass42,313 miles (+4,350)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,313 miles
    Test number
    449210562199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass37,963 miles (+4,999)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    37,963 miles
    Test number
    116301945691
    • AdvisoryBrake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass32,964 miles (+3,897)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    32,964 miles
    Test number
    399447800648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass29,067 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    29,067 miles
    Test number
    394107087917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,063 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,063 miles
    Test number
    922727877467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,564 miles (+1,579)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,564 miles
    Test number
    187727444253
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  13. Pass24,985 miles (+1,925)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    24,985 miles
    Test number
    306117863409
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  14. Pass23,060 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    23,060 miles
    Test number
    315035912441
    • NoteCorrosion rear exhaust box

  15. Fail23,054 miles (+1,866)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,054 miles
    Test number
    698355012278
    • FailureNearside 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion rear exhaust box

  16. Pass21,188 miles (+2,474)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    21,188 miles
    Test number
    369837931469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,714 miles (+2,661)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    18,714 miles
    Test number
    270793730439
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)

  18. Pass16,053 miles (+3,713)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    16,053 miles
    Test number
    574742099012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    12,340 miles
    Test number
    430180747381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 VSC

Does LX54 VSC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 VSC expired on 15 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VSC?
The MOT on LX54 VSC expired on 15 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 VSC done?
LX54 VSC was recorded at 60,967 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2023, an average of 3,053 miles a year.
Has LX54 VSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VSC has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LX54 VSC 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 VSC find?
LX54 VSC passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; fuel filler cap seal perished.; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose, and 2 more.

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