
MINI
Yellow and Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc
LC02 XOUMOT history
LC02 XOU is a yellow and black petrol MINI first used on 25 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2024 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 165,570 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 165,570 mi
- At MOT on 4 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 32
- 19 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 7,321 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC02 XOU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Yellow and Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 25 Jun 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC02 XOU was last recorded at 165,570 miles on 4 Nov 2023, 2,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 163,202 miles · 1 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,368 miles
- Average per year
- 7,321 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 165,570 miles
- 2022 – 163,202 miles
- 2021 – 160,788 miles
- 2020 – 153,767 miles
- 2019 – 147,392 miles
- 2018 – 141,789 miles
- 2017 – 136,989 miles
- 2016 – 119,451 miles
- 2015 – 112,355 miles
- 2014 – 105,825 miles
- 2013 – 98,641 miles
- 2012 – 91,729 miles
- 2011 – 85,160 miles
- 2010 – 77,180 miles
- 2009 – 69,067 miles
- 2008 – 58,946 miles
- 2007 – 49,104 miles
- 2006 – 40,976 miles
- 2005 – 31,399 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryMinor corrosion evident on under body and components
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.
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low
Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
32 tests since 7 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,570 miles (+2,368)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 165,570 miles
- Test number
- 309926496712
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryMinor corrosion evident on under body and components
Pass163,202 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 163,202 miles
- Test number
- 981896008546
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOuter sill undercovers
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail163,202 miles (+2,414)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,202 miles
- Test number
- 143747728641
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOuter sill undercovers
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass160,788 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 160,788 miles
- Test number
- 647322608884
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail160,781 miles (+7,014)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,781 miles
- Test number
- 774137737925
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass153,767 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 153,767 miles
- Test number
- 424011801320
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail153,767 miles (+6,375)4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,767 miles
- Test number
- 574526005938
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective spilt (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass147,392 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 147,392 miles
- Test number
- 643126026785
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres ON LIMIT on inner edges, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail147,387 miles (+5,598)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,387 miles
- Test number
- 113849957193
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm bush excessively worn with excessive movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower suspension arm ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear service brake application uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres ON LIMIT on inner edges, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass141,789 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 141,789 miles
- Test number
- 535207030100
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play detected in lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail141,787 miles (+4,798)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,787 miles
- Test number
- 256385974379
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre to ply on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light illuminated indicating fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play detected in lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass136,989 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 136,989 miles
- Test number
- 858200983191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,987 miles (+17,536)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,987 miles
- Test number
- 505841763773
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass119,451 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 119,451 miles
- Test number
- 490668700899
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,449 miles (+7,094)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,449 miles
- Test number
- 190718265694
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet locking device not working (6.1.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass112,355 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 112,355 miles
- Test number
- 980289948179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,330 miles (+6,505)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,330 miles
- Test number
- 192279097448
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system light flashing indicating low tyre pressure
Pass105,825 miles (+354)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 105,825 miles
- Test number
- 117319504326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,471 miles (+6,830)7 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,471 miles
- Test number
- 207914704321
- FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Pass98,641 miles (+6,912)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 98,641 miles
- Test number
- 317666793488
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass91,729 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 91,729 miles
- Test number
- 158176892261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,728 miles (+6,568)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,728 miles
- Test number
- 376864192264
- 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)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass85,160 miles (+74)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 85,160 miles
- Test number
- 247848901346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,086 miles (+7,906)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,086 miles
- Test number
- 565544501377
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass77,180 miles (+76)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 77,180 miles
- Test number
- 411102100309
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail77,104 miles (+8,037)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,104 miles
- Test number
- 610988490254
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass69,067 miles6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 69,067 miles
- Test number
- 533050909321
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAir bag light on
- NoteSteering column noisey
Fail69,067 miles (+10,121)2 repaired6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,067 miles
- Test number
- 924060509319
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAir bag light on
- NoteSteering column noisey
Pass58,946 miles (+9,842)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 58,946 miles
- Test number
- 823904188140
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteRear exhaust box rusty
Pass49,104 miles (+8,128)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 49,104 miles
- Test number
- 464396187154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,976 miles (+9,577)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 40,976 miles
- Test number
- 112676586161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,399 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 31,399 miles
- Test number
- 614787916072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC02 XOU
- Does LC02 XOU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LC02 XOU expired on 4 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LC02 XOU?
- The MOT on LC02 XOU expired on 4 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LC02 XOU done?
- LC02 XOU was recorded at 165,570 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2023, an average of 7,321 miles a year.
- Has LC02 XOU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC02 XOU has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on LC02 XOU 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 XOU find?
- LC02 XOU passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.
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