MINI
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc
LF52 DFXMOT history
LF52 DFX is a black petrol MINI first used on 13 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 110,259 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 110,259 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,566 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 DFX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 13 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 DFX was last recorded at 110,259 miles on 16 Jan 2023, 2,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 108,224 miles · 22 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 2,035 miles
- Average per year
- 5,566 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 110,259 miles
- 2021 – 108,224 miles
- 2019 – 103,922 miles
- 2018 – 101,652 miles
- 2017 – 97,624 miles
- 2016 – 93,046 miles
- 2015 – 91,651 miles
- 2014 – 86,171 miles
- 2013 – 79,179 miles
- 2012 – 65,996 miles
- 2011 – 55,851 miles
- 2010 – 44,844 miles
- 2009 – 39,664 miles
- 2008 – 32,929 miles
- 2007 – 26,159 miles
- 2006 – 19,544 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,259 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.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front inner slight leak of grease (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower a lot of movement under load (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,259 miles (+2,035)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 110,259 miles
- Test number
- 271068883782
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,224 miles2 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 108,224 miles
- Test number
- 518255959991
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Slight (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/misshapen on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Slight (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryWindscreen wipers smearing slightly
Fail108,224 miles (+1,820)1 dangerous2 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,224 miles
- Test number
- 836327264924
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Slight (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/misshapen on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Slight (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryWindscreen wipers smearing slightly
Pass106,404 miles (+2,482)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 106,404 miles
- Test number
- 428426978419
- MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear slight rust on the fuel strap
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass103,922 miles (+2,270)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 103,922 miles
- Test number
- 995066834361
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass101,652 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 101,652 miles
- Test number
- 473010429060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,652 miles (+4,028)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,652 miles
- Test number
- 484568596261
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass97,624 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 97,624 miles
- Test number
- 486537328040
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded offside rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front inner slight leak of grease (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower a lot of movement under load (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail97,624 miles (+4,578)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,624 miles
- Test number
- 258483095888
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded offside rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front inner slight leak of grease (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower a lot of movement under load (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass93,046 miles (+1,395)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 93,046 miles
- Test number
- 834792106004
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded offside rear next fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front a lot of movement under load (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front movement under load (2.4.G.2)
Pass91,651 miles (+5,480)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 91,651 miles
- Test number
- 444745228332
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side rear tyre close to limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side front tyre getting close to limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitted (3.5.1i)
Pass86,171 miles (+6,992)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 86,171 miles
- Test number
- 379124104449
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass79,179 miles (+13,183)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 79,179 miles
- Test number
- 505446073178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,996 miles (+10,145)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2013
- Odometer
- 65,996 miles
- Test number
- 168270632108
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
Pass55,851 miles (+11,007)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2012
- Odometer
- 55,851 miles
- Test number
- 628231931142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,844 miles1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2011
- Odometer
- 44,844 miles
- Test number
- 850282330153
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteNail in n/s/f tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOuter sill covers fitted
- NoteSlight play in n/s/f inner track rod
Fail44,844 miles (+5,180)4 failures1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,844 miles
- Test number
- 742084120143
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteNail in n/s/f tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOuter sill covers fitted
- NoteSlight play in n/s/f inner track rod
Pass39,664 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 39,664 miles
- Test number
- 323034799286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,664 miles (+6,735)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,664 miles
- Test number
- 843979989275
- FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
- NoteOil leak
Pass32,929 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 32,929 miles
- Test number
- 384656918323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,925 miles (+6,766)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,925 miles
- Test number
- 633812918371
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass26,159 miles (+6,615)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 26,159 miles
- Test number
- 482572897293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,544 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 19,544 miles
- Test number
- 231752876236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF52 DFX
- Does LF52 DFX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LF52 DFX expired on 15 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 DFX?
- The MOT on LF52 DFX expired on 15 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LF52 DFX done?
- LF52 DFX was recorded at 110,259 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2023, an average of 5,566 miles a year.
- Has LF52 DFX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 DFX has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on LF52 DFX 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 DFX find?
- LF52 DFX passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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