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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB52 MFYMOT history

LB52 MFY is a black petrol MINI first used on 12 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2024
Mileage
118,812 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 MFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 MFY was last recorded at 118,812 miles on 30 Dec 2022, 2,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,787 miles · 18 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,025 miles
Average per year
6,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 118,812 miles
  • 2020 – 108,532 miles
  • 2019 – 95,927 miles
  • 2018 – 92,431 miles
  • 2017 – 81,907 miles
  • 2016 – 73,363 miles
  • 2015 – 66,467 miles
  • 2014 – 60,021 miles
  • 2013 – 52,794 miles
  • 2012 – 45,567 miles
  • 2011 – 39,064 miles
  • 2010 – 34,962 miles
  • 2008 – 30,453 miles
  • 2007 – 22,549 miles
  • 2006 – 17,435 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,812 miles
  • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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, 2010–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,812 miles (+2,025)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    118,812 miles
    Test number
    521010501597
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass116,787 miles (+8,255)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    116,787 miles
    Test number
    598364591495
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass108,532 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    108,532 miles
    Test number
    621794469192
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres out of shape

  4. Fail108,532 miles (+12,605)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,532 miles
    Test number
    959147721553
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres out of shape

  5. Pass95,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    95,927 miles
    Test number
    983326192870
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs and pads worn

  6. Fail95,927 miles (+3,496)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,927 miles
    Test number
    806813177980
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs and pads worn

  7. Pass92,431 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    92,431 miles
    Test number
    285832175382
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' nearside bottom corner (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail92,431 miles (+10,524)1 failure1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,431 miles
    Test number
    657046954082
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' nearside bottom corner (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass81,907 miles (+8,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,907 miles
    Test number
    962985488452
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass73,363 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    73,363 miles
    Test number
    131501051456
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail73,340 miles (+6,873)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,340 miles
    Test number
    477721861548
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass66,467 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    66,467 miles
    Test number
    409898555090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  13. Fail66,467 miles (+6,446)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,467 miles
    Test number
    708098555081
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  14. Pass60,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    60,021 miles
    Test number
    188355844099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,021 miles (+7,227)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,021 miles
    Test number
    229245644079
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass52,794 miles (+7,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,794 miles
    Test number
    669126153061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass45,567 miles (+6,503)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    45,567 miles
    Test number
    685354532078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,064 miles (+4,102)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,064 miles
    Test number
    217592531029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,962 miles (+4,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,962 miles
    Test number
    141740420432
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass30,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    30,453 miles
    Test number
    503983838344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,453 miles (+7,904)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,453 miles
    Test number
    674484428322
    • FailureBrake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

  22. Pass22,549 miles (+5,114)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    22,549 miles
    Test number
    744234237303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,435 miles
    Test number
    642801376289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 MFY

Does LB52 MFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 MFY expired on 17 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 MFY?
The MOT on LB52 MFY expired on 17 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 MFY done?
LB52 MFY was recorded at 118,812 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2022, an average of 6,237 miles a year.
Has LB52 MFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 MFY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LB52 MFY 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 MFY find?
LB52 MFY passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: rear brake hose slightly damaged; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, and 6 more.

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