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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LB52 XENMOT history

LB52 XEN is a blue petrol MINI first used on 5 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 126,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
126,666 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 XEN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 XEN was last recorded at 126,666 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 5,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,740 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,926 miles
Average per year
5,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,666 miles
  • 2025 – 120,740 miles
  • 2024 – 113,308 miles
  • 2023 – 106,471 miles
  • 2022 – 100,692 miles
  • 2021 – 91,712 miles
  • 2019 – 80,940 miles
  • 2018 – 75,040 miles
  • 2017 – 73,083 miles
  • 2016 – 71,578 miles
  • 2015 – 69,650 miles
  • 2014 – 66,916 miles
  • 2013 – 60,180 miles
  • 2012 – 53,713 miles
  • 2011 – 46,676 miles
  • 2010 – 28,632 miles
  • 2009 – 24,347 miles
  • 2008 – 24,272 miles
  • 2007 – 24,000 miles
  • 2006 – 23,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,666 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,666 miles (+5,926)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    126,666 miles
    Test number
    725823503492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass120,740 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    120,740 miles
    Test number
    325339781274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail120,719 miles (+7,411)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,719 miles
    Test number
    318484408422
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass113,308 miles (+6,837)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    113,308 miles
    Test number
    301501877352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. showing signs of heating up (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass106,471 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,471 miles
    Test number
    963853012078
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both lenses dulled (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail106,471 miles (+5,779)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,471 miles
    Test number
    183375219315
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both lenses dulled (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass100,692 miles (+8,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,692 miles
    Test number
    869021621061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass91,712 miles (+10,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,712 miles
    Test number
    485183543759
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass80,940 miles (+5,900)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,940 miles
    Test number
    736835749862
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass75,040 miles (+1,957)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    75,040 miles
    Test number
    845591342283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,083 miles (+1,505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,083 miles
    Test number
    510512653390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked to cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass71,578 miles (+1,928)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    71,578 miles
    Test number
    344674620239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,650 miles (+2,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    69,650 miles
    Test number
    186400685161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass66,916 miles (+6,736)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,916 miles
    Test number
    695093084112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,180 miles
    Test number
    306979643492
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail60,179 miles (+6,466)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,179 miles
    Test number
    375559043441
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass53,713 miles (+57)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,713 miles
    Test number
    167310752280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracks in tread

  18. Fail53,656 miles (+6,980)5 failures2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,656 miles
    Test number
    739894742298
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracks in tread

  19. Pass46,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,676 miles
    Test number
    976364141223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,675 miles (+18,043)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,675 miles
    Test number
    638034841205
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass28,632 miles (+4,285)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    28,632 miles
    Test number
    780487340238
    • NoteExhaust some corrosion
    • NoteRear brake discs some corrosion

  22. Pass24,347 miles (+75)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    24,347 miles
    Test number
    344197929462
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass24,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,272 miles
    Test number
    303619138293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail24,272 miles (+272)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,272 miles
    Test number
    530759038282
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass24,000 miles (+364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,000 miles
    Test number
    141346927225
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass23,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,636 miles
    Test number
    731797146243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 XEN

Does LB52 XEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 XEN is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 XEN?
The MOT on LB52 XEN is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 XEN done?
LB52 XEN was recorded at 126,666 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 5,311 miles a year.
Has LB52 XEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 XEN has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 XEN 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 XEN find?
LB52 XEN passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 3 more.

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