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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB52 FHMMOT history

LB52 FHM is a blue petrol MINI first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 138,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2023
Mileage
138,088 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 FHM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 FHM was last recorded at 138,088 miles on 21 Sept 2022, 3,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,388 miles · 3 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
3,700 miles
Average per year
7,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 138,088 miles
  • 2020 – 134,388 miles
  • 2019 – 123,142 miles
  • 2018 – 118,450 miles
  • 2017 – 113,058 miles
  • 2016 – 108,728 miles
  • 2015 – 100,334 miles
  • 2014 – 89,105 miles
  • 2013 – 79,684 miles
  • 2012 – 68,679 miles
  • 2010 – 62,975 miles
  • 2009 – 55,094 miles
  • 2008 – 44,924 miles
  • 2007 – 30,600 miles
  • 2006 – 14,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,088 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,088 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    138,088 miles
    Test number
    826792984823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail138,088 miles (+3,700)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,088 miles
    Test number
    172032253515
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass134,388 miles (+11,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    134,388 miles
    Test number
    956505831868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass123,142 miles (+4,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,142 miles
    Test number
    438424057766
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass118,450 miles (+76)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    118,450 miles
    Test number
    855809738496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail118,374 miles (+5,316)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,374 miles
    Test number
    387671817815
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass113,058 miles (+4,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    113,058 miles
    Test number
    262191842346
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass108,728 miles (+8,394)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    108,728 miles
    Test number
    464503503725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,334 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    100,334 miles
    Test number
    177639015155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  10. Fail100,325 miles (+11,220)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,325 miles
    Test number
    408599315103
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass89,105 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    89,105 miles
    Test number
    268070884092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,093 miles (+9,409)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,093 miles
    Test number
    339979974013
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass79,684 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    79,684 miles
    Test number
    478724523097
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail79,684 miles (+11,005)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,684 miles
    Test number
    367823423082
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass68,679 miles (+5,704)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,679 miles
    Test number
    976565522085
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear back box detiorated

  16. Pass62,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    62,975 miles
    Test number
    211623260331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,975 miles (+7,881)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,975 miles
    Test number
    591383460395
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass55,094 miles (+10,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    55,094 miles
    Test number
    770203559336
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass44,924 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    44,924 miles
    Test number
    122215168343
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread cracking
    • NoteRear exhaust box weak

  20. Fail44,924 miles (+14,324)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,924 miles
    Test number
    271025868368
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread cracking
    • NoteRear exhaust box weak

  21. Pass30,600 miles (+16,149)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    30,600 miles
    Test number
    904390447002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    14,451 miles
    Test number
    794326616020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 FHM

Does LB52 FHM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 FHM expired on 20 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 FHM?
The MOT on LB52 FHM expired on 20 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 FHM done?
LB52 FHM was recorded at 138,088 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2022, an average of 7,413 miles a year.
Has LB52 FHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 FHM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LB52 FHM 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 LB52 FHM find?
LB52 FHM passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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