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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF02 AUWMOT history

LF02 AUW is a red petrol MINI first used on 8 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 129,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2023.

LF02 AUW red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2024
Mileage
129,355 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 AUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 AUW was last recorded at 129,355 miles on 28 Apr 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,351 miles · 24 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 129,355 miles
  • 2022 – 123,880 miles
  • 2021 – 120,614 miles
  • 2020 – 118,856 miles
  • 2019 – 115,270 miles
  • 2018 – 113,328 miles
  • 2017 – 108,636 miles
  • 2016 – 96,168 miles
  • 2015 – 83,811 miles
  • 2014 – 67,991 miles
  • 2013 – 56,785 miles
  • 2011 – 49,088 miles
  • 2010 – 43,943 miles
  • 2009 – 37,622 miles
  • 2008 – 34,031 miles
  • 2007 – 30,982 miles
  • 2006 – 27,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,355 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryIndicator stalk wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,355 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    129,355 miles
    Test number
    996894128778
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIndicator stalk worn

  2. Fail129,351 miles (+5,471)8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,351 miles
    Test number
    601999976006
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIndicator stalk worn

  3. Pass123,880 miles (+3,266)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    123,880 miles
    Test number
    540819812712
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounts worn. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear trailing arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass120,614 miles (+5)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    120,614 miles
    Test number
    856300657912
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail120,609 miles (+1,753)4 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,609 miles
    Test number
    924318501937
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass118,856 miles (+3,586)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    118,856 miles
    Test number
    898852908601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion developing to rear subframe
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass115,270 miles (+1,942)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    115,270 miles
    Test number
    289252410980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass113,328 miles (+4,692)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    113,328 miles
    Test number
    409971623845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass108,636 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,636 miles
    Test number
    273967888273
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUneven wear nearside rear tyre

  10. Fail108,636 miles (+12,468)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,636 miles
    Test number
    198767997586
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bolts to subframe (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUneven wear nearside rear tyre

  11. Pass96,168 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    96,168 miles
    Test number
    625871626232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,874 miles (+12,063)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,874 miles
    Test number
    440124459540
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass83,811 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    83,811 miles
    Test number
    217956875097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,810 miles (+15,819)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,810 miles
    Test number
    329880675017
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass67,991 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,991 miles
    Test number
    817056764037
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail67,991 miles (+11,206)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,991 miles
    Test number
    905786664085
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass56,785 miles (+7,697)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,785 miles
    Test number
    129606133070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,088 miles (+5,145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    49,088 miles
    Test number
    497194911366
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass43,943 miles (+298)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    43,943 miles
    Test number
    650039820324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  20. Fail43,645 miles (+6,023)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,645 miles
    Test number
    880968160224
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass37,622 miles (+3,591)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,622 miles
    Test number
    324919869287
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on edges

  22. Pass34,031 miles (+3,049)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,031 miles
    Test number
    354073768258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,982 miles (+3,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,982 miles
    Test number
    344121387472
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass27,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,736 miles
    Test number
    601492686248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 AUW

Does LF02 AUW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 AUW expired on 27 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 AUW?
The MOT on LF02 AUW expired on 27 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 AUW done?
LF02 AUW was recorded at 129,355 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2023, an average of 6,140 miles a year.
Has LF02 AUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 AUW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LF02 AUW 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 AUW find?
LF02 AUW passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2023 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear pipes corroded; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front corroded, and 3 more.

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