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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LC52 LOOMOT history

LC52 LOO is a red petrol MINI first used on 21 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 98,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2025.

LC52 LOO red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Jun 2026
Mileage
98,660 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 LOO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 LOO was last recorded at 98,660 miles on 2 Jun 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,642 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
4,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,660 miles
  • 2024 – 96,575 miles
  • 2023 – 94,512 miles
  • 2022 – 90,891 miles
  • 2021 – 87,368 miles
  • 2020 – 84,241 miles
  • 2019 – 76,270 miles
  • 2018 – 72,070 miles
  • 2017 – 65,450 miles
  • 2016 – 62,241 miles
  • 2015 – 58,930 miles
  • 2014 – 54,820 miles
  • 2013 – 46,659 miles
  • 2012 – 41,934 miles
  • 2011 – 37,782 miles
  • 2010 – 31,129 miles
  • 2009 – 24,038 miles
  • 2008 – 15,395 miles
  • 2006 – 5,774 miles
  • 2005 – 3,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,660 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Exhaust noisy Silencer in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,660 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    98,660 miles
    Test number
    203835054220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail98,642 miles (+2,067)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,642 miles
    Test number
    696517750341
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass96,575 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    96,575 miles
    Test number
    478184888130
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy Silencer in poor condition (8.1.1 (a))
  4. Fail96,574 miles (+2,062)1 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,574 miles
    Test number
    573912739820
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside steering inner track rod worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy Silencer in poor condition (8.1.1 (a))
  5. Pass94,512 miles (+3,621)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    94,512 miles
    Test number
    739795639905
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  6. Pass90,891 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    90,891 miles
    Test number
    266012987975
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount deteriorated
  7. Fail90,891 miles (+3,523)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,891 miles
    Test number
    443994589847
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount deteriorated
  8. Pass87,368 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,368 miles
    Test number
    743375659548
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose starting to perrish
  9. Fail87,367 miles (+3,126)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,367 miles
    Test number
    669000961445
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose starting to perrish
  10. Pass84,241 miles (+7,971)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,241 miles
    Test number
    713402152650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,270 miles (+36)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,270 miles
    Test number
    846879288767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail76,234 miles (+4,164)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,234 miles
    Test number
    260759408209
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorCentral Front Power steering component fouling Pipe on rear of steering rack fouling on anti roll bar (2.1.5 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass72,070 miles (+6,620)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,070 miles
    Test number
    962608763230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,450 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,450 miles
    Test number
    959458588986
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Fail65,450 miles (+3,209)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,450 miles
    Test number
    188914254637
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass62,241 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,241 miles
    Test number
    779243807432
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
  17. Fail62,237 miles (+3,307)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,237 miles
    Test number
    632864129175
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
  18. Pass58,930 miles (+4,110)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    58,930 miles
    Test number
    235885155152
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
  19. Pass54,820 miles (+8,161)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,820 miles
    Test number
    385597644104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,659 miles (+12)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,659 miles
    Test number
    827153393021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer casing corroded
  21. Fail46,647 miles (+4,713)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,647 miles
    Test number
    818832693080
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer casing corroded
  22. Pass41,934 miles (+4,152)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,934 miles
    Test number
    397282202140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,782 miles
    Test number
    105644381080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,782 miles (+6,653)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,782 miles
    Test number
    245934681062
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  25. Pass31,129 miles (+7,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    31,129 miles
    Test number
    733042900121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  26. Fail24,038 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,038 miles
    Test number
    534616409129
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  27. Pass24,038 miles (+8,643)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    24,038 miles
    Test number
    782406609152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,395 miles (+9,621)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    15,395 miles
    Test number
    903241078057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass5,774 miles (+1,943)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    5,774 miles
    Test number
    760256246350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass3,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    3,831 miles
    Test number
    461139945426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail3,831 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,831 miles
    Test number
    573669845373
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about LC52 LOO

Does LC52 LOO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC52 LOO expired on 4 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC52 LOO?
The MOT on LC52 LOO expired on 4 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC52 LOO done?
LC52 LOO was recorded at 98,660 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2025, an average of 4,872 miles a year.
Has LC52 LOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 LOO has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LC52 LOO 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 LC52 LOO find?
LC52 LOO passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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