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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF52 DFCMOT history

LF52 DFC is a red petrol MINI first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 74,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

LF52 DFC red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
74,723 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 DFC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 DFC was last recorded at 74,723 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Aug 2011: 67,936 miles, lower than 68,494 miles on 4 Aug 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
74,692 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
2,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,723 miles
  • 2025 – 74,692 miles
  • 2024 – 74,679 miles
  • 2023 – 74,667 miles
  • 2022 – 74,626 miles
  • 2021 – 74,585 miles
  • 2020 – 74,552 miles
  • 2019 – 74,395 miles
  • 2018 – 74,214 miles
  • 2017 – 73,929 miles
  • 2016 – 73,172 miles
  • 2015 – 72,587 miles
  • 2014 – 72,210 miles
  • 2013 – 71,010 miles
  • 2012 – 69,647 miles
  • 2011 – 67,936 miles
  • 2010 – 68,494 miles
  • 2009 – 56,723 miles
  • 2008 – 48,100 miles
  • 2007 – 39,433 miles
  • 2006 – 30,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,723 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass74,723 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    74,723 miles
    Test number
    906326391380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,692 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    74,692 miles
    Test number
    601017666919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,679 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    74,679 miles
    Test number
    139713486002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,667 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    74,667 miles
    Test number
    828111957220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,626 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    74,626 miles
    Test number
    620050908011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    74,585 miles
    Test number
    709572821058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,585 miles (+33)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,585 miles
    Test number
    142491975628
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  8. Pass74,552 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    74,552 miles
    Test number
    431054323153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,395 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,395 miles
    Test number
    564265119683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,214 miles (+285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,214 miles
    Test number
    877453977775
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass73,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,929 miles
    Test number
    600512646954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,929 miles (+757)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,929 miles
    Test number
    475405858712
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass73,172 miles (+585)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,172 miles
    Test number
    716797342916
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryBoth h/lights adjusted n/s too high, o/s too low
    • AdvisoryBoth wipers torn at extreme ends
  14. Pass72,587 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,587 miles
    Test number
    369792125473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,210 miles (+1,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,210 miles
    Test number
    316011214241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass71,010 miles (+1,363)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    71,010 miles
    Test number
    718772013273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,647 miles (+1,711)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    69,647 miles
    Test number
    218759392121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,936 miles (-558)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    67,936 miles
    Test number
    327205111253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,494 miles (+11,771)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    68,494 miles
    Test number
    604596210289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,723 miles (+8,623)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    56,723 miles
    Test number
    693857969288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,100 miles (+8,667)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    48,100 miles
    Test number
    260193558214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    39,433 miles
    Test number
    541977457203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,432 miles (+8,812)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,432 miles
    Test number
    470917857204
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  24. Pass30,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,620 miles
    Test number
    942071976245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 DFC

Does LF52 DFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 DFC is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 DFC?
The MOT on LF52 DFC is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 DFC done?
LF52 DFC was recorded at 74,723 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 2,206 miles a year.
Has LF52 DFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 DFC has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LF52 DFC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 DFC find?
LF52 DFC passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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