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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF52 DFUMOT history

LF52 DFU is a red petrol MINI first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 156,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2023.

LF52 DFU red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2024
Mileage
156,295 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 DFU
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 expired on 29 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 DFU was last recorded at 156,295 miles on 30 Jun 2023, 1,305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Aug 2014: 12,284 miles, lower than 115,996 miles on 4 Jun 2013.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
154,990 miles · 19 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
1,305 miles
Average per year
6,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 156,295 miles
  • 2022 – 154,990 miles
  • 2020 – 149,204 miles
  • 2019 – 145,045 miles
  • 2017 – 136,942 miles
  • 2016 – 131,756 miles
  • 2015 – 127,902 miles
  • 2014 – 12,284 miles
  • 2013 – 115,996 miles
  • 2012 – 102,728 miles
  • 2011 – 87,073 miles
  • 2010 – 81,382 miles
  • 2009 – 75,909 miles
  • 2008 – 68,422 miles
  • 2007 – 58,648 miles
  • 2006 – 45,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,295 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,295 miles (+1,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    156,295 miles
    Test number
    145327966928
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass154,990 miles (+5,786)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    154,990 miles
    Test number
    210891804445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass149,204 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    149,204 miles
    Test number
    407545653506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail149,155 miles (+4,110)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,155 miles
    Test number
    740850903727
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on edges

  5. Pass145,045 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    145,045 miles
    Test number
    764426894303
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage REQUIRES ATTENTION (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReverse light dont work .

  6. Fail145,045 miles (+8,103)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,045 miles
    Test number
    945780876754
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage REQUIRES ATTENTION (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReverse light dont work .

  7. Pass136,942 miles (+5,186)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    136,942 miles
    Test number
    980095877162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,756 miles (+3,854)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    131,756 miles
    Test number
    905525638751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,902 miles (+115,618)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    127,902 miles
    Test number
    227703815281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass12,284 miles (-103,712)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    12,284 miles
    Test number
    376026214250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,996 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    115,996 miles
    Test number
    488365653185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,985 miles (+13,257)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,985 miles
    Test number
    408064153197
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass102,728 miles (+15,655)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    102,728 miles
    Test number
    627143252150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,073 miles (+5,691)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    87,073 miles
    Test number
    895678841176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn outer edge

  15. Pass81,382 miles (+164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    81,382 miles
    Test number
    340034190136
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Fail81,218 miles (+5,309)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,218 miles
    Test number
    814808080166
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass75,909 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    75,909 miles
    Test number
    511330919211
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail75,909 miles (+7,487)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,909 miles
    Test number
    871360319288
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass68,422 miles (+9,774)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    68,422 miles
    Test number
    360751518288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass58,648 miles (+12,798)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    58,648 miles
    Test number
    730704057210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,850 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,850 miles
    Test number
    101853866280
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  22. Pass45,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    45,850 miles
    Test number
    333853066292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 DFU

Does LF52 DFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 DFU expired on 29 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 DFU?
The MOT on LF52 DFU expired on 29 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 DFU done?
LF52 DFU was recorded at 156,295 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2023, an average of 6,584 miles a year.
Has LF52 DFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 DFU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LF52 DFU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 DFU find?
LF52 DFU passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2023 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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