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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF52 DHJMOT history

LF52 DHJ is a blue petrol MINI first used on 12 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 67,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

LF52 DHJ blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
67,225 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 DHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 DHJ was last recorded at 67,225 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 4,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,764 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,461 miles
Average per year
2,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,225 miles
  • 2025 – 62,764 miles
  • 2024 – 61,837 miles
  • 2023 – 59,052 miles
  • 2022 – 55,129 miles
  • 2021 – 50,753 miles
  • 2020 – 46,786 miles
  • 2019 – 42,414 miles
  • 2018 – 38,192 miles
  • 2017 – 33,355 miles
  • 2016 – 18,841 miles
  • 2015 – 17,456 miles
  • 2014 – 15,467 miles
  • 2013 – 14,531 miles
  • 2012 – 13,129 miles
  • 2011 – 12,267 miles
  • 2010 – 11,294 miles
  • 2009 – 10,449 miles
  • 2008 – 9,475 miles
  • 2007 – 8,996 miles
  • 2006 – 7,866 miles
  • 2005 – 6,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,225 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,225 miles (+4,461)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    67,225 miles
    Test number
    627710952823
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass62,764 miles (+927)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    62,764 miles
    Test number
    241555298380
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass61,837 miles (+2,785)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    61,837 miles
    Test number
    387317385557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass59,052 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    59,052 miles
    Test number
    630869474878
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail59,052 miles (+3,923)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,052 miles
    Test number
    900354022597
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass55,129 miles (+4,376)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    55,129 miles
    Test number
    370632789991
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass50,753 miles (+3,967)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    50,753 miles
    Test number
    255483843240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    46,786 miles
    Test number
    653869415605
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail46,785 miles (+4,371)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,785 miles
    Test number
    544167649314
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass42,414 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    42,414 miles
    Test number
    646015240079
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail42,414 miles (+4,222)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,414 miles
    Test number
    208530143400
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass38,192 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    38,192 miles
    Test number
    399342930697
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail38,191 miles (+4,836)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,191 miles
    Test number
    664753775233
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass33,355 miles (+14,514)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    33,355 miles
    Test number
    299436734245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,841 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    18,841 miles
    Test number
    579226957644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,456 miles (+1,989)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    17,456 miles
    Test number
    373054916893
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass15,467 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    15,467 miles
    Test number
    315574674297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteExhuast rear box badly corroded

  18. Fail15,467 miles (+936)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,467 miles
    Test number
    566230474225
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBrake fluid renewal date overdue
    • NoteExhuast rear box badly corroded

  19. Pass14,531 miles (+1,402)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    14,531 miles
    Test number
    359828693285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,129 miles (+862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    13,129 miles
    Test number
    907566192209
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass12,267 miles (+973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    12,267 miles
    Test number
    375166881494
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass11,294 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    11,294 miles
    Test number
    161856280276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    10,449 miles
    Test number
    582456989213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail10,449 miles (+974)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,449 miles
    Test number
    964626589256
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass9,475 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    9,475 miles
    Test number
    853965978206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass8,996 miles (+1,130)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    8,996 miles
    Test number
    992192077268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass7,866 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    7,866 miles
    Test number
    531834846231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass6,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    6,947 miles
    Test number
    663323845239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 DHJ

Does LF52 DHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 DHJ is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 DHJ?
The MOT on LF52 DHJ is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 DHJ done?
LF52 DHJ was recorded at 67,225 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 2,951 miles a year.
Has LF52 DHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 DHJ has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LF52 DHJ 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 DHJ find?
LF52 DHJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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