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Yellow · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF02 ATXMOT history

LF02 ATX is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 17 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 127,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

LF02 ATX yellow MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
127,178 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 ATX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 ATX was last recorded at 127,178 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,178 miles · 24 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,178 miles
  • 2025 – 124,721 miles
  • 2024 – 119,822 miles
  • 2023 – 112,224 miles
  • 2022 – 109,011 miles
  • 2021 – 104,519 miles
  • 2019 – 90,440 miles
  • 2018 – 72,604 miles
  • 2017 – 65,800 miles
  • 2016 – 65,127 miles
  • 2015 – 63,087 miles
  • 2014 – 60,301 miles
  • 2013 – 57,485 miles
  • 2012 – 49,640 miles
  • 2011 – 39,000 miles
  • 2010 – 30,417 miles
  • 2009 – 24,179 miles
  • 2008 – 11,430 miles
  • 2007 – 9,746 miles
  • 2006 – 7,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,178 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bearing dry and noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage car wet underneath but cant see leak (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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, 2023–2025

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 25 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,178 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    127,178 miles
    Test number
    417301781626
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bearing dry and noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage car wet underneath but cant see leak (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail127,178 miles (+2,457)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,178 miles
    Test number
    390485323096
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bearing dry and noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage car wet underneath but cant see leak (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass124,721 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    124,721 miles
    Test number
    187555715101
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail124,712 miles (+4,890)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,712 miles
    Test number
    442390291679
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass119,822 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    119,822 miles
    Test number
    671259582609
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail119,822 miles (+7,598)7 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,822 miles
    Test number
    540133290865
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass112,224 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    112,224 miles
    Test number
    850581790386
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail112,224 miles (+3,213)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,224 miles
    Test number
    755405953625
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass109,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,011 miles
    Test number
    639646043591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail109,011 miles (+4,492)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,011 miles
    Test number
    246307409098
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass104,519 miles (+14,079)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,519 miles
    Test number
    107339963315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,440 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,440 miles
    Test number
    393985326453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,439 miles (+17,835)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,439 miles
    Test number
    787883737604
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  14. Pass72,604 miles (+128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,604 miles
    Test number
    958483303753
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail72,476 miles (+6,676)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,476 miles
    Test number
    710438953772
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass65,800 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,800 miles
    Test number
    372764659908
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail65,800 miles (+673)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,800 miles
    Test number
    243851077692
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass65,127 miles (+2,040)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,127 miles
    Test number
    342842168905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,087 miles (+2,786)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,087 miles
    Test number
    336031535115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,301 miles (+27)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,301 miles
    Test number
    269042134186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty and corroded

  21. Fail60,274 miles (+2,789)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,274 miles
    Test number
    166382924195
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty and corroded

  22. Pass57,485 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,485 miles
    Test number
    425830433143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  23. Fail57,485 miles (+7,845)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,485 miles
    Test number
    366650633161
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  24. Pass49,640 miles (+10,640)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,640 miles
    Test number
    617844682060
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass39,000 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,000 miles
    Test number
    187261891461
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  26. Fail38,966 miles (+8,549)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,966 miles
    Test number
    829349081066
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  27. Pass30,417 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,417 miles
    Test number
    240445180031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail30,417 miles (+6,238)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,417 miles
    Test number
    720715080064
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass24,179 miles (+12,749)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    24,179 miles
    Test number
    171029289043
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight oil leak (pos sump)

  30. Pass11,430 miles (+1,684)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    11,430 miles
    Test number
    132354868055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass9,746 miles (+2,188)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    9,746 miles
    Test number
    892574277010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass7,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    7,558 miles
    Test number
    733344686068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 ATX

Does LF02 ATX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 ATX is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 ATX?
The MOT on LF02 ATX is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 ATX done?
LF02 ATX was recorded at 127,178 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 6,004 miles a year.
Has LF02 ATX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 ATX has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LF02 ATX 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 ATX find?
LF02 ATX passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes corroded; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bearing dry and noisy, and 2 more.

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