MINI
Yellow · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc
LF02 DFEMOT history
LF02 DFE is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 14 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 100,774 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 100,774 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,035 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF02 DFE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 14 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF02 DFE was last recorded at 100,774 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 100,657 miles · 10 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 117 miles
- Average per year
- 4,035 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 100,774 miles
- 2025 – 100,657 miles
- 2024 – 100,490 miles
- 2023 – 100,254 miles
- 2022 – 99,964 miles
- 2021 – 99,144 miles
- 2020 – 98,162 miles
- 2019 – 96,748 miles
- 2018 – 94,792 miles
- 2017 – 89,393 miles
- 2016 – 84,587 miles
- 2015 – 78,858 miles
- 2014 – 72,932 miles
- 2013 – 66,117 miles
- 2012 – 59,194 miles
- 2011 – 52,802 miles
- 2010 – 43,664 miles
- 2009 – 35,278 miles
- 2008 – 30,444 miles
- 2007 – 24,450 miles
- 2006 – 19,713 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,774 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,774 miles (+117)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 100,774 miles
- Test number
- 316623998430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,657 miles (+167)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 100,657 miles
- Test number
- 879679504344
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass100,490 miles (+236)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 100,490 miles
- Test number
- 672012041308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,254 miles (+290)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 100,254 miles
- Test number
- 408078130364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,964 miles (+820)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 99,964 miles
- Test number
- 850632876221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,144 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 99,144 miles
- Test number
- 136024076304
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail99,144 miles (+982)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,144 miles
- Test number
- 798096058910
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass98,162 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 98,162 miles
- Test number
- 438758532502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,157 miles (+1,409)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,157 miles
- Test number
- 351396877960
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass96,748 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 96,748 miles
- Test number
- 714594348340
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail96,748 miles (+1,956)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,748 miles
- Test number
- 103716274483
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass94,792 miles (+5,399)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 94,792 miles
- Test number
- 677819174596
- AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre rubber perishing outer sidewall
- AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass89,393 miles (+4,806)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 89,393 miles
- Test number
- 275979747607
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,587 miles (+5,729)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 84,587 miles
- Test number
- 827248546343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,858 miles (+5,926)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 78,858 miles
- Test number
- 906637575082
- NoteOil leak
Pass72,932 miles (+6,815)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 72,932 miles
- Test number
- 547710584012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,117 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 66,117 miles
- Test number
- 179412573096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,109 miles (+6,915)4 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,109 miles
- Test number
- 369461273032
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass59,194 miles (+6,392)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 59,194 miles
- Test number
- 465945052053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,802 miles (+9,138)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 52,802 miles
- Test number
- 325528461011
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,664 miles (+8,386)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 43,664 miles
- Test number
- 552950170024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,278 miles (+4,834)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 35,278 miles
- Test number
- 123445679029
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Note? creak upper steering column
- NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fittred
Pass30,444 miles (+5,994)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 30,444 miles
- Test number
- 614330178092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,450 miles (+4,737)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 24,450 miles
- Test number
- 491684077004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,713 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 19,713 miles
- Test number
- 342036766003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,713 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,713 miles
- Test number
- 581976466002
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LF02 DFE
- Does LF02 DFE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 DFE is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LF02 DFE?
- The MOT on LF02 DFE is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LF02 DFE done?
- LF02 DFE was recorded at 100,774 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 4,035 miles a year.
- Has LF02 DFE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF02 DFE has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2021.
- Has the mileage on LF02 DFE 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 DFE find?
- LF02 DFE passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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