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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LC52 MBFMOT history

LC52 MBF is a green petrol MINI first used on 14 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 158,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2022.

LC52 MBF green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2023
Mileage
158,274 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 MBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 MBF was last recorded at 158,274 miles on 7 Nov 2022, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,239 miles · 22 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
8,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 158,274 miles
  • 2021 – 153,296 miles
  • 2020 – 148,667 miles
  • 2019 – 137,984 miles
  • 2018 – 116,705 miles
  • 2016 – 109,953 miles
  • 2015 – 103,257 miles
  • 2014 – 95,091 miles
  • 2013 – 87,531 miles
  • 2012 – 81,747 miles
  • 2011 – 74,416 miles
  • 2010 – 67,759 miles
  • 2009 – 59,055 miles
  • 2008 – 49,744 miles
  • 2007 – 39,864 miles
  • 2006 – 30,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,274 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,274 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    158,274 miles
    Test number
    836681489951
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Fail158,239 miles (+24)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,239 miles
    Test number
    765459655521
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail158,215 miles (+4,919)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,215 miles
    Test number
    991632652366
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT RAD (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass153,296 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    153,296 miles
    Test number
    650493626854
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated spare (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess upper stabilizer (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail153,294 miles (+4,627)8 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,294 miles
    Test number
    295743029449
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated spare (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess upper stabilizer (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant header tank empty
  6. Pass148,667 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    148,667 miles
    Test number
    911451420630
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail148,667 miles (+10,683)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,667 miles
    Test number
    944501825543
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass137,984 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    137,984 miles
    Test number
    968860826186
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Fail137,984 miles (+21,279)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,984 miles
    Test number
    986764643377
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass116,705 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    116,705 miles
    Test number
    951392033319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Fail116,705 miles (+6,752)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,705 miles
    Test number
    974815046716
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box snapped (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported Rear box (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass109,953 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    109,953 miles
    Test number
    291791874664
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes sowing signs of age & wear
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer mounting broken
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & O/S/F worn smooth on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyres well worn 2mm & cracking on the sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPlastic outer sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc badly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroding
    • AdvisorySlight play in the N/S/F axial rod inner ball joint
    • AdvisorySlight rear brake bind
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower track control arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail109,953 miles (+6,696)1 failure2 repaired14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,953 miles
    Test number
    191945109733
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes sowing signs of age & wear
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer mounting broken
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & O/S/F worn smooth on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyres well worn 2mm & cracking on the sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPlastic outer sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc badly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroding
    • AdvisorySlight play in the N/S/F axial rod inner ball joint
    • AdvisorySlight rear brake bind
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower track control arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass103,257 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    103,257 miles
    Test number
    808296049378
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc corroded & worn
    • AdvisoryN/S/F axial rod inner ball joint worn
    • AdvisoryO/S/R brake disc corroded, Worn & lipped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount broken
  15. Fail103,257 miles (+8,166)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,257 miles
    Test number
    552481951121
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc corroded & worn
    • AdvisoryN/S/F axial rod inner ball joint worn
    • AdvisoryO/S/R brake disc corroded, Worn & lipped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount broken
  16. Pass95,091 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    95,091 miles
    Test number
    265331854320
    • NoteFront & rear brake disc lipped & worn
    • NoteO/S/F headlight on the minimum level
  17. Fail95,091 miles (+7,560)5 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,091 miles
    Test number
    887261854348
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront & rear brake disc lipped & worn
    • NoteO/S/F headlight on the minimum level
  18. Pass87,531 miles (+5,784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    87,531 miles
    Test number
    905015243319
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  19. Pass81,747 miles (+7,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    81,747 miles
    Test number
    948759842365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  20. Pass74,416 miles (+6,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    74,416 miles
    Test number
    379569641396
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  21. Pass67,759 miles (+8,704)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    67,759 miles
    Test number
    622800050315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,055 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,055 miles
    Test number
    380684849316
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass59,055 miles (+9,311)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    59,055 miles
    Test number
    771594749353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,744 miles (+9,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    49,744 miles
    Test number
    941427058398
    • AdvisoryFront 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)
  25. Pass39,864 miles (+9,857)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    39,864 miles
    Test number
    770264157306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,007 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    30,007 miles
    Test number
    763553856314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail29,969 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,969 miles
    Test number
    440679646358
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC52 MBF

Does LC52 MBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC52 MBF expired on 6 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC52 MBF?
The MOT on LC52 MBF expired on 6 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC52 MBF done?
LC52 MBF was recorded at 158,274 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2022, an average of 8,072 miles a year.
Has LC52 MBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 MBF has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LC52 MBF 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 MBF find?
LC52 MBF passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2022 with 3 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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