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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LC52 XCMMOT history

LC52 XCM is a black petrol MINI first used on 11 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 163,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2024.

LC52 XCM black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Feb 2025
Mileage
163,374 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 XCM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 XCM was last recorded at 163,374 miles on 20 Feb 2024, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,350 miles · 23 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
5,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 163,374 miles
  • 2023 – 161,904 miles
  • 2021 – 159,583 miles
  • 2016 – 156,142 miles
  • 2015 – 141,626 miles
  • 2014 – 125,340 miles
  • 2013 – 112,041 miles
  • 2012 – 101,091 miles
  • 2011 – 94,315 miles
  • 2010 – 86,017 miles
  • 2009 – 79,371 miles
  • 2008 – 75,140 miles
  • 2007 – 71,804 miles
  • 2006 – 69,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,374 miles
  • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,374 miles (+24)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    163,374 miles
    Test number
    740505404463
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  2. Fail163,350 miles (+1,446)1 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,350 miles
    Test number
    863356835621
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position hinge broken (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps dip switch faulty (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction loose headlining in front of drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  3. Pass161,904 miles (+2,321)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    161,904 miles
    Test number
    777723201761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass159,583 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    159,583 miles
    Test number
    728675346541
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail159,582 miles (+3,440)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,582 miles
    Test number
    343696646995
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Near fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel bearings not tested
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass156,142 miles (+14,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    156,142 miles
    Test number
    954166189544
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres and o/s rear tyre worn
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s front ball joint

  7. Pass141,626 miles (+16,286)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    141,626 miles
    Test number
    307858545096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear exhaust support mounting rubbers deteriorated

  8. Pass125,340 miles (+13,299)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    125,340 miles
    Test number
    516378344043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,041 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    112,041 miles
    Test number
    339761953079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail112,041 miles (+10,950)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,041 miles
    Test number
    919021553018
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass101,091 miles (+6,776)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    101,091 miles
    Test number
    187037342096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass94,315 miles (+8,298)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    94,315 miles
    Test number
    545242241078
    • 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 part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  13. Pass86,017 miles (+279)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    86,017 miles
    Test number
    164993850058
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low outside edges
    • NoteOffside front wheel arch trim insecure

  14. Fail85,738 miles (+6,367)6 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,738 miles
    Test number
    952636630011
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low outside edges
    • NoteOffside front wheel arch trim insecure

  15. Pass79,371 miles (+4,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    79,371 miles
    Test number
    250665149099
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass75,140 miles (+3,336)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    75,140 miles
    Test number
    443425748043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,804 miles (+2,216)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    71,804 miles
    Test number
    110844847489
    • NoteRear box in poor condition

  18. Pass69,588 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    69,588 miles
    Test number
    324445246037
    • NoteFront discs in poor condition and slightly worn
    • NoteFront pads close to limit
    • NoteRear discs in poor condition

  19. Fail69,588 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,588 miles
    Test number
    362495446052
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront discs in poor condition and slightly worn
    • NoteFront pads close to limit
    • NoteRear discs in poor condition

Questions about LC52 XCM

Does LC52 XCM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC52 XCM expired on 19 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC52 XCM?
The MOT on LC52 XCM expired on 19 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC52 XCM done?
LC52 XCM was recorded at 163,374 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2024, an average of 5,206 miles a year.
Has LC52 XCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 XCM has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LC52 XCM 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 XCM find?
LC52 XCM passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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