MINI
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LB52 MFJMOT history
LB52 MFJ is a blue petrol MINI first used on 5 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 117,386 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 117,386 mi
- At MOT on 26 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,420 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB52 MFJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 5 Feb 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB52 MFJ was last recorded at 117,386 miles on 26 Apr 2025, 8,898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Apr 2024: 108,488 miles, lower than 157,301 miles on 28 Mar 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 108,488 miles · 23 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,898 miles
- Average per year
- 5,420 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 117,386 miles
- 2024 – 108,488 miles
- 2023 – 157,301 miles
- 2022 – 153,313 miles
- 2021 – 149,231 miles
- 2019 – 145,987 miles
- 2018 – 137,391 miles
- 2016 – 127,468 miles
- 2015 – 119,617 miles
- 2014 – 109,948 miles
- 2013 – 98,991 miles
- 2012 – 95,557 miles
- 2011 – 90,128 miles
- 2010 – 80,799 miles
- 2009 – 66,318 miles
- 2008 – 47,663 miles
- 2007 – 27,102 miles
- 2006 – 13,124 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,386 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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2012
Exhaust noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Surface corrossion on suspension components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Full MOT history
28 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,386 miles (+8,898)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 117,386 miles
- Test number
- 472658072870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,488 miles (-48,813)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 108,488 miles
- Test number
- 776240665700
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySports exhaust fitted
Pass157,301 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 157,301 miles
- Test number
- 235864348616
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Fail157,287 miles (+3,974)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,287 miles
- Test number
- 565820230667
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass153,313 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 153,313 miles
- Test number
- 853823010666
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear tyres cracking
- AdvisorySurface corrossion on suspension components
Fail153,313 miles (+4,082)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,313 miles
- Test number
- 925499662732
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear tyres cracking
- AdvisorySurface corrossion on suspension components
Pass149,231 miles (+3,244)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 149,231 miles
- Test number
- 610263600844
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrossion on suspension components
Pass145,987 miles (+3,259)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 145,987 miles
- Test number
- 640809505618
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass142,728 miles (+613)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 142,728 miles
- Test number
- 203428349995
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,115 miles (+4,724)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,115 miles
- Test number
- 869624721681
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Pass137,391 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 137,391 miles
- Test number
- 323385257592
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail137,383 miles (+9,915)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,383 miles
- Test number
- 476876674203
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass127,468 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 127,468 miles
- Test number
- 920749418581
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated and starting to crack
Fail127,468 miles (+7,851)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,468 miles
- Test number
- 997149129001
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated and starting to crack
Pass119,617 miles (+9,669)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 119,617 miles
- Test number
- 759053864634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,948 miles (+10,957)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 109,948 miles
- Test number
- 159082234282
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteMinor oil leak/sweating
Pass98,991 miles (+3,434)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 98,991 miles
- Test number
- 248065453236
- NoteO/s number plate lamp cover missing.
- NoteRear wiper split.
- NoteUneven wear rear tyres.
Pass95,557 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 95,557 miles
- Test number
- 265549812376
- NotePower steering pipes wet with oil
Fail95,557 miles (+5,429)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,557 miles
- Test number
- 579779312369
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front wiper blades worn
- NotePower steering pipes wet with oil
Pass90,128 miles (+3,842)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 90,128 miles
- Test number
- 989316951393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,286 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 86,286 miles
- Test number
- 789369921026
- AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated
Fail86,286 miles (+5,487)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,286 miles
- Test number
- 645069321088
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated
Pass80,799 miles (+14,481)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 80,799 miles
- Test number
- 664689220054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,318 miles (+18,655)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 66,318 miles
- Test number
- 654018629096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,663 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 47,663 miles
- Test number
- 950968228005
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail47,663 miles (+20,561)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,663 miles
- Test number
- 443808828081
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass27,102 miles (+13,978)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 27,102 miles
- Test number
- 382009727079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,124 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 13,124 miles
- Test number
- 682660136071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB52 MFJ
- Does LB52 MFJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB52 MFJ expired on 25 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB52 MFJ?
- The MOT on LB52 MFJ expired on 25 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB52 MFJ done?
- LB52 MFJ was recorded at 117,386 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2025, an average of 5,420 miles a year.
- Has LB52 MFJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB52 MFJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB52 MFJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Apr 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB52 MFJ find?
- LB52 MFJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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