MINI
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
LB52 MCSMOT history
LB52 MCS is a blue petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 87,645 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 87,645 mi
- At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,827 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB52 MCS
- 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 28 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB52 MCS was last recorded at 87,645 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Nov 2009: 34,674 miles, lower than 35,030 miles on 7 Sept 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 87,482 miles · 29 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 163 miles
- Average per year
- 3,827 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,645 miles
- 2025 – 87,482 miles
- 2024 – 85,548 miles
- 2023 – 84,205 miles
- 2022 – 80,727 miles
- 2021 – 75,736 miles
- 2020 – 74,981 miles
- 2019 – 72,842 miles
- 2018 – 70,251 miles
- 2017 – 69,466 miles
- 2016 – 67,887 miles
- 2015 – 65,085 miles
- 2014 – 59,175 miles
- 2013 – 51,063 miles
- 2012 – 45,197 miles
- 2011 – 44,897 miles
- 2010 – 41,252 miles
- 2009 – 34,674 miles
- 2008 – 18,608 miles
- 2007 – 16,427 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,645 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 28 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,645 miles (+163)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 87,645 miles
- Test number
- 554911455744
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,482 miles (+1,934)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 87,482 miles
- Test number
- 835070065587
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass85,548 miles (+1,343)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 85,548 miles
- Test number
- 478407727163
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass84,205 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 84,205 miles
- Test number
- 670345430439
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail84,204 miles (+3,477)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,204 miles
- Test number
- 143752443186
- DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass80,727 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 80,727 miles
- Test number
- 233693261225
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail80,727 miles (+4,991)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,727 miles
- Test number
- 343958147824
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,736 miles (+755)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 75,736 miles
- Test number
- 168449204729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,981 miles (+2,139)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 74,981 miles
- Test number
- 958867262131
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass72,842 miles (+2,591)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 72,842 miles
- Test number
- 109841445282
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass70,251 miles (+785)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 70,251 miles
- Test number
- 654433794490
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass69,466 miles (+34)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 69,466 miles
- Test number
- 659178562263
- AdvisoryScreen damaged slightly
Fail69,432 miles (+1,545)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,432 miles
- Test number
- 810209931216
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryScreen damaged slightly
Pass67,887 miles (+2,802)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 67,887 miles
- Test number
- 631086344977
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f wheel
Pass65,085 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 65,085 miles
- Test number
- 469644285077
- NotePower steering pipes wet
Fail65,085 miles (+12)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,085 miles
- Test number
- 605143085066
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NotePower steering pipes wet
Fail65,073 miles (+5,898)1 dangerous9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,073 miles
- Test number
- 946387935013
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass59,175 miles (+8,112)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 59,175 miles
- Test number
- 778254044049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,063 miles (+5,866)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 51,063 miles
- Test number
- 267328673013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,197 miles (+300)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 45,197 miles
- Test number
- 286272372018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,897 miles (+3,645)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,897 miles
- Test number
- 559461421357
- FailureOffside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
- FailureUpper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteN/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
Pass41,252 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 41,252 miles
- Test number
- 902009300377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,252 miles (+6,578)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 41,252 miles
- Test number
- 623048200335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,674 miles (-356)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 34,674 miles
- Test number
- 732107829335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,030 miles (+16,422)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 35,030 miles
- Test number
- 301730559274
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass18,608 miles (+2,181)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 18,608 miles
- Test number
- 153432038289
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass16,427 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 16,427 miles
- Test number
- 402850347205
- NoteSlight cracks in treads on n/s/r and o/s/r tyres
Questions about LB52 MCS
- Does LB52 MCS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 MCS is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB52 MCS?
- The MOT on LB52 MCS is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB52 MCS done?
- LB52 MCS was recorded at 87,645 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 3,827 miles a year.
- Has LB52 MCS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB52 MCS has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB52 MCS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB52 MCS find?
- LB52 MCS passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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