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This 2004 MINI MINI has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 115,352 miles 2 weeks ago on Friday 11th September 2026 at 13:18.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Friday 10th September 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 month on Sunday 1st November 2026.

LK53WMU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 2027115,352 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED10TH SEPTEMBER 2026115,352 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 202520TH OCTOBER 2026113,534 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 202420TH OCTOBER 2025110,500 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Light Source But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED24TH SEPTEMBER 2024110,500 MI
 
  1. PRS - Fuel Cap/sealing Device Ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Light Source But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 202320TH OCTOBER 2024103,725 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED21ST OCTOBER 2023103,725 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. PRS - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. PRS - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED25TH NOVEMBER 202024TH NOVEMBER 202196,067 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Nsr/osr (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Nsf/osf (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Nsr/osr (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Wearing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED18TH NOVEMBER 202096,061 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Lower Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Lower Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Central Front Brake Pedal Anti-Slip Provision Worn Smooth Pedal Worn To Metal (1.1.2 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Nsr/osr (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Nsf/osf (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Nsr/osr (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Wearing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED1ST MAY 201915TH NOVEMBER 202092,099 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Front Join To Centre Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED1ST MAY 201992,099 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Front Join To Centre Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Cable Tie Fitted (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASSED14TH MAY 201815TH MAY 201987,564 MI
FAILED14TH MAY 201887,564 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED5TH MAY 201715TH MAY 201883,019 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED16TH MAY 201615TH MAY 201778,394 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Most (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Most (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe Showing Slight Dampness
  5. ADVISORY - All Discs Corroded
FAILED24TH MARCH 201678,393 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Nsr Brake Hose Rubbing On Broken Coil Spring
  5. ADVISORY - Nsr Abs Sensor Lead Stretched By Broken Spring
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Most (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Most (2.4.g.2)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  10. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pump Showing Slight Dampness
  11. FAIL - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Fouling Other Parts Of The Vehicle (2.3.2)
  12. ADVISORY - All Discs Corroded
  13. ADVISORY - Emmisions Not Tested Due To Engine Over Heating
PASSED3RD MARCH 20142ND MARCH 201576,753 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 201317TH FEBRUARY 201468,963 MI
FAILED14TH FEBRUARY 201368,963 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
PASSED3RD APRIL 20122ND APRIL 201363,496 MI
PASSED23RD MARCH 201130TH MARCH 201258,915 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED26TH MARCH 201030TH MARCH 201153,078 MI
PASSED31ST MARCH 200930TH MARCH 201041,750 MI
PASSED21ST JANUARY 200820TH JANUARY 200934,110 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED19TH JANUARY 200718TH JANUARY 200824,670 MI
FAILED18TH JANUARY 200724,560 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  4. USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Discs Corroding
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

LK53WMU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

LK53WMU MOT Comments

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LK53WMU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 115,352 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,243 miles

LK53WMU FAQs

This Mini Mini with registration LK53WMU was manufactured on Saturday 10th January 2004 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 115,352 miles, so this Mini has travelled an average of 5,243 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Mini Mini beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means LK53WMU has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mini Mini has had 68 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 11 Major, 0 Dangerous and 10 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mini Mini is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 month on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does LK53WMU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 25th September 2026 LK53WMU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is LK53WMU Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 25th September 2026 LK53WMU does have Tax. Read more

When does LK53WMU Tax expire?

The current Tax for LK53WMU will expire in 1 month on Sunday 1st November 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does LK53WMU MOT expire?

The current MOT for LK53WMU will expire in 12 months on Friday 10th September 2027. Read more

When did LK53WMU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for LK53WMU was on Friday 11th September 2026 at 13:18. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has LK53WMU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for LK53WMU we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has LK53WMU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for LK53WMU we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is LK53WMU?

LK53WMU is registered as a 2004 Mini Mini. Read more

How many miles has LK53WMU done?

The odometer reading for LK53WMU at the last MOT in September 2026 was 115,352 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,243 miles per year. Read more

How old is LK53WMU?

The vehicle LK53WMU was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 10th January 2004. Read more

What colour is LK53WMU?

The official colour of LK53WMU is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does LK53WMU have?

LK53WMU has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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