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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LX54 VSNMOT history

LX54 VSN is a blue petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 126,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

LX54 VSN blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
126,137 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 VSN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 VSN was last recorded at 126,137 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 95 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,042 miles · 17 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
95 miles
Average per year
5,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,137 miles
  • 2023 – 126,042 miles
  • 2022 – 119,629 miles
  • 2021 – 116,011 miles
  • 2020 – 115,384 miles
  • 2019 – 114,051 miles
  • 2018 – 109,305 miles
  • 2017 – 100,850 miles
  • 2016 – 92,708 miles
  • 2015 – 91,471 miles
  • 2014 – 87,167 miles
  • 2013 – 75,033 miles
  • 2012 – 67,756 miles
  • 2011 – 59,787 miles
  • 2010 – 45,937 miles
  • 2009 – 35,084 miles
  • 2007 – 18,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,137 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass126,137 miles (+95)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    126,137 miles
    Test number
    607688180765
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail126,042 miles (+6,413)6 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,042 miles
    Test number
    485150702156
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Advisory3rd stop lamp flashes/then steady
    • AdvisoryAll steel brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine pulley noisy
    • AdvisoryFront tyres 205/18 rear tyres 215/18
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn low/mainly on inner edges
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps opaque covers
    • AdvisoryO/s/f flexi brake hose damaged
    • AdvisoryRear index plate degraded into figures
    • AdvisoryRear wheels not contained within wheel arches
    • AdvisoryScreen damaged area A 10mm
    • AdvisorySlight front brakes imbalance 25%
    • AdvisorySteering columb noisy

  3. Pass119,629 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    119,629 miles
    Test number
    507520470077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail119,618 miles (+3,607)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,618 miles
    Test number
    778825816758
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative switch missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass116,011 miles (+627)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    116,011 miles
    Test number
    215028763246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,384 miles (+1,333)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    115,384 miles
    Test number
    885180948964
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass114,051 miles (+4,746)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    114,051 miles
    Test number
    738631387758
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass109,305 miles (+8,455)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    109,305 miles
    Test number
    434580108122
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass100,850 miles (+8,142)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    100,850 miles
    Test number
    137978302730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass92,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    92,708 miles
    Test number
    845224916854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,708 miles (+1,237)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,708 miles
    Test number
    358379709191
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  12. Pass91,471 miles (+4,304)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    91,471 miles
    Test number
    557356795149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass87,167 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    87,167 miles
    Test number
    695889904217
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAbs lamp on intermittantly

  14. Fail87,165 miles (+370)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,165 miles
    Test number
    197779504274
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail86,795 miles (+11,762)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,795 miles
    Test number
    799602794135
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAbs seemed to operate once during brake test no warning lamp on at time of test
    • NoteWiper blades splitting but still clear screen

  16. Fail75,033 miles1 repaired6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,033 miles
    Test number
    425331913274
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre starting to perish and split.
    • NoteNo oil recorded on the engine dip stick.
    • NoteO/s exhaust rear box deteriorated.
    • NoteO/s rear tyre starting to perish and split.

  17. Pass75,033 miles (+7,277)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    75,033 miles
    Test number
    989251613240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre starting to perish and split.
    • NoteNo oil recorded on the engine dip stick.
    • NoteO/s exhaust rear box deteriorated.
    • NoteO/s rear tyre starting to perish and split.

  18. Pass67,756 miles (+7,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    67,756 miles
    Test number
    125954612230
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass59,787 miles (+13,850)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    59,787 miles
    Test number
    617599471113
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront wishbone rear bushes

  20. Pass45,937 miles (+10,853)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    45,937 miles
    Test number
    334684830083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating

  21. Pass35,084 miles (+16,909)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,084 miles
    Test number
    820998929053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,175 miles
    Test number
    353137217190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 VSN

Does LX54 VSN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 VSN is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VSN?
The MOT on LX54 VSN is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 VSN done?
LX54 VSN was recorded at 126,137 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 5,713 miles a year.
Has LX54 VSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VSN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LX54 VSN 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 VSN find?
LX54 VSN passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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