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ML54VBY
2004 MINI MINI
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration ML54VBY
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
19
Passes
7
Failures
73.08%
Pass Rate
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112 Total Defects Recorded
10 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 77,632 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- exhaust heatshield insecure.
2 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 77,548 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- exhaust heatshield insecure.
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
3 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 74,171 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- quite heavy corrosion rear suspension components and mounting areas
- outer sill covers fitted
4 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 71,667 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
31 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 69,612 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
31 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 69,612 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
25 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 67,553 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
24 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 67,553 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
25 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 64,101 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2022 19 Jun 202618 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 60,389 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/15H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- fuel cap seal worn
18 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 60,389 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- fuel cap seal worn
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/15H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
23 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 57,852 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
22 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 57,852 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
10 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 54,797 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel cap seal starting to split
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Engine cover fitted
22 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 51,273 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine cover fitted
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Fuel cap seal starting to split
- Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,196 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear wiper rubber split
- item removed from screen
- Engine cover fitted
11 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,621 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2015 19 Jun 20267 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,603 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2014 19 Jun 20267 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 39,601 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
31 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,291 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2013 19 Jun 202618 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,553 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2012 19 Jun 202618 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 31,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
29 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,205 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,591 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2010 19 Jun 202613 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,577 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2009 19 Jun 202631 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,108 MI
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ML54VBY was registered on 2004-11-15
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