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Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF52 DFKMOT history

LF52 DFK is a grey petrol MINI first used on 19 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 91,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2021.

LF52 DFK grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Nov 2022
Mileage
91,803 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 DFK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 DFK was last recorded at 91,803 miles on 4 Nov 2021, 13,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,283 miles · 5 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
13,520 miles
Average per year
5,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 91,803 miles
  • 2020 – 78,283 miles
  • 2019 – 70,919 miles
  • 2018 – 63,475 miles
  • 2017 – 58,514 miles
  • 2016 – 50,308 miles
  • 2015 – 43,309 miles
  • 2014 – 35,000 miles
  • 2013 – 28,090 miles
  • 2012 – 20,646 miles
  • 2011 – 20,356 miles
  • 2010 – 19,433 miles
  • 2009 – 18,664 miles
  • 2008 – 18,083 miles
  • 2006 – 15,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,803 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,803 miles (+13,520)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    91,803 miles
    Test number
    437131070886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,283 miles
    Test number
    928844487688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail78,283 miles (+7,364)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,283 miles
    Test number
    627601403728
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass70,919 miles (+7,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,919 miles
    Test number
    158972607436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass63,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    63,475 miles
    Test number
    221216285292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,475 miles (+4,961)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,475 miles
    Test number
    914963085078
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre 2mm tread + bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  7. Pass58,514 miles (+8,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,514 miles
    Test number
    514163204400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass50,308 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,308 miles
    Test number
    752890649271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail50,308 miles (+6,999)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,308 miles
    Test number
    745876070884
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass43,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,309 miles
    Test number
    256522818122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail43,309 miles (+8,309)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,309 miles
    Test number
    972769923846
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass35,000 miles (+6,910)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,000 miles
    Test number
    797535644204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,090 miles (+7,444)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    28,090 miles
    Test number
    316612713497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,646 miles (+290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    20,646 miles
    Test number
    796483832224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass20,356 miles (+923)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    20,356 miles
    Test number
    968329621224
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wiper rubbers slightly split from the edges but clear the screen properly.
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear low from outer edge

  16. Pass19,433 miles (+769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    19,433 miles
    Test number
    173697830219
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass18,664 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    18,664 miles
    Test number
    253230549205
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail18,664 miles (+581)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,664 miles
    Test number
    902989639276
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low from inner edge.

  19. Pass18,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    18,083 miles
    Test number
    431434038271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail18,083 miles (+2,870)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,083 miles
    Test number
    893194138231
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass15,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    15,213 miles
    Test number
    320727956456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 DFK

Does LF52 DFK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 DFK expired on 4 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 DFK?
The MOT on LF52 DFK expired on 4 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 DFK done?
LF52 DFK was recorded at 91,803 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2021, an average of 5,059 miles a year.
Has LF52 DFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 DFK has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LF52 DFK 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 LF52 DFK find?
LF52 DFK passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2021 with 6 advisories: nearside front nail in tyre; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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