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Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LC02 BUEMOT history

LC02 BUE is a green petrol MINI first used on 9 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 77,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2022.

LC02 BUE green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2023
Mileage
77,100 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC02 BUE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC02 BUE was last recorded at 77,100 miles on 12 Aug 2022, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,074 miles · 8 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
4,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 77,100 miles
  • 2021 – 74,350 miles
  • 2020 – 72,591 miles
  • 2019 – 69,354 miles
  • 2018 – 66,344 miles
  • 2016 – 62,095 miles
  • 2015 – 53,453 miles
  • 2014 – 46,403 miles
  • 2013 – 41,636 miles
  • 2011 – 29,502 miles
  • 2010 – 26,006 miles
  • 2009 – 22,573 miles
  • 2007 – 14,817 miles
  • 2006 – 11,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,100 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel tank securing strap corroded to nearsideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Solid pipe from flexi (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in inner track rodRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Whole length from flexi to front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Solid pipe from flexi (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Whole length from flexi to front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bearing slightly tight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,100 miles (+26)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    77,100 miles
    Test number
    787058119352
    • AdvisoryFuel tank securing strap corroded to nearside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Solid pipe from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in inner track rod
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Whole length from flexi to front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Solid pipe from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Whole length from flexi to front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail77,074 miles (+2,724)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,074 miles
    Test number
    627109023787
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank securing strap corroded to nearside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Solid pipe from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in inner track rod
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Whole length from flexi to front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Solid pipe from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Whole length from flexi to front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass74,350 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    74,350 miles
    Test number
    822801495775
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail74,340 miles (+1,749)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,340 miles
    Test number
    144515236782
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass72,591 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    72,591 miles
    Test number
    758696637672
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bearing slightly tight (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Fail72,586 miles (+3,232)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,586 miles
    Test number
    764297261420
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bearing sised (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bearing slightly tight (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass69,354 miles (+3,010)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,354 miles
    Test number
    579769853957
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass66,344 miles (+4,249)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,344 miles
    Test number
    101338451758
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass62,095 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,095 miles
    Test number
    596211657004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,092 miles (+8,639)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,092 miles
    Test number
    932034448698
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  11. Pass53,453 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,453 miles
    Test number
    516491125192
    • NoteBrake pipes to n/s & o/s front flexies corroding
    • NoteLenses missing from both registration plate lamp units
    • NoteN/s & o/s headlamp reflector lift motors inop.

  12. Fail53,453 miles (+7,050)4 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,453 miles
    Test number
    869791025179
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteBrake pipes to n/s & o/s front flexies corroding
    • NoteLenses missing from both registration plate lamp units
    • NoteN/s & o/s headlamp reflector lift motors inop.

  13. Fail46,403 miles1 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,403 miles
    Test number
    117608014185
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Pass46,403 miles (+4,767)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    46,403 miles
    Test number
    278148814168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass41,636 miles (+12,134)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    41,636 miles
    Test number
    698283013101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight leak on steering rack

  16. Fail29,502 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,502 miles
    Test number
    298666811128
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass29,502 miles (+3,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,502 miles
    Test number
    369376111133
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass26,006 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,006 miles
    Test number
    131444220108
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has a nail in it

  19. Fail26,006 miles (+3,433)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,006 miles
    Test number
    644824720180
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has a nail in it

  20. Pass22,573 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    22,573 miles
    Test number
    121878819159
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteWiper rubbers starting to split

  21. Fail22,573 miles (+7,756)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,573 miles
    Test number
    560848019166
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteWiper rubbers starting to split

  22. Pass14,817 miles (+3,465)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    14,817 miles
    Test number
    773038027126
    • NoteAir bag warning light illuminated on dash
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  23. Fail11,352 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,352 miles
    Test number
    501422436199
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

  24. Pass11,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    11,352 miles
    Test number
    502302436139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC02 BUE

Does LC02 BUE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC02 BUE expired on 7 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC02 BUE?
The MOT on LC02 BUE expired on 7 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC02 BUE done?
LC02 BUE was recorded at 77,100 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2022, an average of 4,046 miles a year.
Has LC02 BUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC02 BUE has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LC02 BUE 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 LC02 BUE find?
LC02 BUE passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2022 with 8 advisories: fuel tank securing strap corroded to nearside; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material solid pipe from flexi; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 5 more.

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