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MINI Cooper

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF02 GYJMOT history

LF02 GYJ is a green petrol MINI Cooper first used on 12 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 87,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

LF02 GYJ green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
87,578 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 GYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 GYJ was last recorded at 87,578 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 1,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,541 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,037 miles
Average per year
1,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,578 miles
  • 2025 – 86,541 miles
  • 2024 – 85,996 miles
  • 2023 – 85,094 miles
  • 2022 – 83,761 miles
  • 2021 – 82,754 miles
  • 2020 – 82,166 miles
  • 2019 – 77,220 miles
  • 2017 – 74,262 miles
  • 2016 – 72,898 miles
  • 2015 – 72,093 miles
  • 2014 – 69,297 miles
  • 2013 – 67,218 miles
  • 2012 – 65,836 miles
  • 2011 – 63,610 miles
  • 2010 – 60,393 miles
  • 2009 – 56,279 miles
  • 2008 – 53,561 miles
  • 2007 – 50,648 miles
  • 2006 – 47,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,578 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device cracking
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 11Yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 11 Yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,578 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    87,578 miles
    Test number
    978318478021
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 11Yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 11 Yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail87,578 miles (+1,037)1 repaired2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,578 miles
    Test number
    683681272845
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 11Yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 11 Yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass86,541 miles (+545)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    86,541 miles
    Test number
    713889860303
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly deteriorated on outer sidewalls ( 6 years old ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both have small cracks in tread ( 10 years old ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass85,996 miles (+902)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,996 miles
    Test number
    842269610615
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,094 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,094 miles
    Test number
    621181572935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (tyre age 2015) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail85,094 miles (+1,333)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,094 miles
    Test number
    505762534632
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (tyre age 2015) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass83,761 miles (+1,007)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,761 miles
    Test number
    357160950369
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass82,754 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,754 miles
    Test number
    546177880798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail82,754 miles (+588)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,754 miles
    Test number
    130021809196
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to rear exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass82,166 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,166 miles
    Test number
    265481771623
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  11. Fail82,166 miles (+20)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,166 miles
    Test number
    820679303235
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  12. Fail82,146 miles (+4,926)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,146 miles
    Test number
    132031896784
    • MajorSteering column top bearing excessively worn Movement left - right / up - down (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBackbox internals broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass77,220 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,220 miles
    Test number
    881379914569
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre 195/55/16/87H
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner tyre tread shoulder wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail77,220 miles (+2,958)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,220 miles
    Test number
    110102982510
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre 195/55/16/87H
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner tyre tread shoulder wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass74,262 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,262 miles
    Test number
    227999871477
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail74,262 miles (+1,364)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,262 miles
    Test number
    571993694557
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass72,898 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,898 miles
    Test number
    546781886052
    • AdvisoryExhaust mount broken (rear box)
    • AdvisoryExhaust mount out of place (middle box)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Jack point missing
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked on sweeping area

  18. Fail72,897 miles (+804)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,897 miles
    Test number
    445178235281
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust mount broken (rear box)
    • AdvisoryExhaust mount out of place (middle box)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Jack point missing
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked on sweeping area

  19. Pass72,093 miles (+2,796)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    72,093 miles
    Test number
    196007395440
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFuel cap seal cracking.

  20. Pass69,297 miles (+2,079)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,297 miles
    Test number
    727538674085
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass67,218 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,218 miles
    Test number
    529123673015
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail67,216 miles (+1,380)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,216 miles
    Test number
    679051173012
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass65,836 miles (+2,226)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,836 miles
    Test number
    145114572491
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer deteriorated

  24. Pass63,610 miles (+3,217)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,610 miles
    Test number
    969893071066
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteO/s/f tyer worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing

  25. Pass60,393 miles (+4,114)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,393 miles
    Test number
    293087370065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass56,279 miles (+2,718)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    56,279 miles
    Test number
    790069679021
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Fail53,561 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,561 miles
    Test number
    523686988043
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Pass53,561 miles (+2,913)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    53,561 miles
    Test number
    993036188010
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass50,648 miles (+3,531)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    50,648 miles
    Test number
    181875287025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail47,117 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,117 miles
    Test number
    304346486015
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  31. Pass47,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    47,117 miles
    Test number
    511866586059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 GYJ

Does LF02 GYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 GYJ is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 GYJ?
The MOT on LF02 GYJ is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 GYJ done?
LF02 GYJ was recorded at 87,578 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 1,967 miles a year.
Has LF02 GYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 GYJ has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LF02 GYJ 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 GYJ find?
LF02 GYJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; fuel cap sealing device cracking, and 8 more.

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