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Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LB02 FGUMOT history

LB02 FGU is a grey petrol MINI first used on 10 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 153,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
153,041 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 FGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 FGU was last recorded at 153,041 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Sept 2020: 113,818 miles, lower than 116,285 miles on 23 Sept 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
152,086 miles · 18 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
955 miles
Average per year
6,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,041 miles
  • 2024 – 152,086 miles
  • 2023 – 143,589 miles
  • 2022 – 131,383 miles
  • 2021 – 123,978 miles
  • 2020 – 113,818 miles
  • 2019 – 116,285 miles
  • 2018 – 111,731 miles
  • 2017 – 110,251 miles
  • 2016 – 106,909 miles
  • 2015 – 101,742 miles
  • 2014 – 96,402 miles
  • 2011 – 94,098 miles
  • 2010 – 67,981 miles
  • 2009 – 77,094 miles
  • 2007 – 53,637 miles
  • 2006 – 31,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    994861641529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass153,041 miles (+955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    153,041 miles
    Test number
    449914203068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass152,086 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    152,086 miles
    Test number
    609562441153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail152,080 miles (+8,491)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,080 miles
    Test number
    996375592836
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass143,589 miles (+12,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    143,589 miles
    Test number
    351506953731
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass131,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    131,383 miles
    Test number
    824547061375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail131,383 miles (+7,405)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,383 miles
    Test number
    372041365034
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass123,978 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    123,978 miles
    Test number
    719737664693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail123,968 miles (+10,150)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,968 miles
    Test number
    936529292403
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass113,818 miles (-2,467)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,818 miles
    Test number
    321536247322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,285 miles (+6)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    116,285 miles
    Test number
    299007539101
    • AdvisoryMIL LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear service brake has a slight bind
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  12. Fail116,279 miles (+4,548)8 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,279 miles
    Test number
    234054937685
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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 engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  13. Pass111,731 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    111,731 miles
    Test number
    128786642327
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Fail111,731 miles (+1,480)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,731 miles
    Test number
    510614077494
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Pass110,251 miles (+3,342)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    110,251 miles
    Test number
    115670389433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,909 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    106,909 miles
    Test number
    215148830053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
  17. Fail106,909 miles (+5,167)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,909 miles
    Test number
    818744706771
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
  18. Pass101,742 miles (+208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    101,742 miles
    Test number
    256146545167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  19. Fail101,534 miles (+5,132)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,534 miles
    Test number
    507201345128
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass96,402 miles (+2,304)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    96,402 miles
    Test number
    539620804111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass94,098 miles (+26,117)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    94,098 miles
    Test number
    815007811069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,981 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,981 miles
    Test number
    500244230082
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
  23. Pass87,981 miles (+10,887)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    87,981 miles
    Test number
    872244130089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass77,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    77,094 miles
    Test number
    194465109474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail77,094 miles (+23,457)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,094 miles
    Test number
    453195109085
    • DangerousBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  26. Pass53,637 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,637 miles
    Test number
    112242567330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Fail53,637 miles (+17,940)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,637 miles
    Test number
    404012967487
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass35,697 miles (+4,693)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,697 miles
    Test number
    861885207085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass31,004 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    31,004 miles
    Test number
    721406906083
    • NoteBoth rear tyres uneven wear.

Questions about LB02 FGU

Does LB02 FGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 FGU is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB02 FGU?
The MOT on LB02 FGU is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB02 FGU done?
LB02 FGU was recorded at 153,041 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 6,237 miles a year.
Has LB02 FGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 FGU has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB02 FGU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Sept 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB02 FGU find?
LB02 FGU passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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