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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF02 ATUMOT history

LF02 ATU is a black petrol MINI first used on 12 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 133,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

LF02 ATU black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2025
Mileage
133,470 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 ATU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LF02 ATU was last recorded at 133,470 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 1,023 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,447 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,023 miles
Average per year
5,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,470 miles
  • 2024 – 132,447 miles
  • 2023 – 129,420 miles
  • 2022 – 124,002 miles
  • 2021 – 115,190 miles
  • 2019 – 101,341 miles
  • 2017 – 93,899 miles
  • 2015 – 79,358 miles
  • 2014 – 71,030 miles
  • 2013 – 63,255 miles
  • 2012 – 61,150 miles
  • 2011 – 59,884 miles
  • 2010 – 56,154 miles
  • 2009 – 49,967 miles
  • 2007 – 37,934 miles
  • 2006 – 31,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail133,470 miles
  • DangerousBoot lid likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBoot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside and offside front tyres on legal limit/bald on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail133,470 miles (+1,023)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,470 miles
    Test number
    225699037508
    • DangerousBoot lid likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBoot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass132,447 miles (+3,027)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    132,447 miles
    Test number
    328558519680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,420 miles (+40)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    129,420 miles
    Test number
    569520094516
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail129,380 miles (+5,378)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,380 miles
    Test number
    896294621531
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass124,002 miles (+8,812)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,002 miles
    Test number
    770919684368
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass115,190 miles (+7,469)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,190 miles
    Test number
    736892753822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,721 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    107,721 miles
    Test number
    600928365395
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail107,721 miles (+6,380)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,721 miles
    Test number
    472359106074
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass101,341 miles (+4,013)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,341 miles
    Test number
    157193627322
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass97,328 miles (+3,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    97,328 miles
    Test number
    589054705089
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

  11. Pass93,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    93,899 miles
    Test number
    439468808299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,899 miles (+4,072)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,899 miles
    Test number
    401635044542
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass89,827 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    89,827 miles
    Test number
    917613467655
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres on legal limit/bald on edges
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded/poor condition

  14. Fail89,827 miles (+10,469)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,827 miles
    Test number
    212758481969
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres on legal limit/bald on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pads low
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded/poor condition

  15. Pass79,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    79,358 miles
    Test number
    779195533436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,358 miles (+8,328)1 dangerous9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,358 miles
    Test number
    460606984902
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass71,030 miles (+7,775)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,030 miles
    Test number
    277956734493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail63,255 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,255 miles
    Test number
    646863163021
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  19. Pass63,255 miles (+2,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,255 miles
    Test number
    805773763088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  20. Pass61,150 miles (+1,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,150 miles
    Test number
    468840072005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Fail59,884 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,884 miles
    Test number
    936459651079
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass59,884 miles (+3,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,884 miles
    Test number
    939279651058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass56,154 miles (+6,187)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    56,154 miles
    Test number
    161920760073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,967 miles
    Test number
    210486309047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail49,967 miles (+12,033)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,967 miles
    Test number
    341526409024
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass37,934 miles (+6,927)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,934 miles
    Test number
    864274267093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,007 miles
    Test number
    643911666000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail31,007 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,007 miles
    Test number
    150920066403
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LF02 ATU

Does LF02 ATU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 ATU expired on 25 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 ATU?
The MOT on LF02 ATU expired on 25 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 ATU done?
LF02 ATU was recorded at 133,470 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 5,179 miles a year.
Has LF02 ATU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 ATU has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LF02 ATU 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 LF02 ATU find?
LF02 ATU failed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: boot lid likely to become detached; boot lid insecure; electronic power steering not working, and 5 more.

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