
MINI
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Pass67,759 miles (+8,704)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 67,759 miles
- Test number
- 622800050315
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass59,055 miles (+9,311)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 59,055 miles
- Test number
- 771594749353
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass39,864 miles (+9,857)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 39,864 miles
- Test number
- 770264157306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,007 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 30,007 miles
- Test number
- 763553856314
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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