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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF52 FFKMOT history

LF52 FFK is a blue petrol MINI first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 108,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

LF52 FFK blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
108,961 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 FFK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 FFK was last recorded at 108,961 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,956 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,961 miles
  • 2024 – 104,589 miles
  • 2023 – 100,463 miles
  • 2022 – 94,784 miles
  • 2021 – 88,457 miles
  • 2019 – 84,255 miles
  • 2018 – 78,753 miles
  • 2017 – 70,208 miles
  • 2016 – 54,755 miles
  • 2015 – 37,572 miles
  • 2014 – 29,852 miles
  • 2013 – 26,660 miles
  • 2012 – 24,453 miles
  • 2011 – 22,280 miles
  • 2010 – 19,357 miles
  • 2009 – 18,466 miles
  • 2008 – 12,639 miles
  • 2007 – 10,007 miles
  • 2006 – 7,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,961 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Under body corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,961 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    108,961 miles
    Test number
    368992271737
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail108,956 miles (+4,367)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,956 miles
    Test number
    388219706121
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass104,589 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    104,589 miles
    Test number
    608422999892
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  4. Fail104,580 miles (+4,117)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,580 miles
    Test number
    316511454615
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  5. Pass100,463 miles (+5)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    100,463 miles
    Test number
    150785159089
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail100,458 miles (+5,674)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,458 miles
    Test number
    988718975956
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass94,784 miles (+21)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    94,784 miles
    Test number
    507083025693
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail94,763 miles (+6,306)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,763 miles
    Test number
    697336243607
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass88,457 miles (+4,202)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,457 miles
    Test number
    977086970355
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine

  10. Pass84,255 miles (+5,502)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,255 miles
    Test number
    650668219380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,753 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    78,753 miles
    Test number
    305497464617
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail78,753 miles (+8,545)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,753 miles
    Test number
    523601291317
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass70,208 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,208 miles
    Test number
    338979498590
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smear slightly
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear back box support band snapped at top
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished but sealing at the moment

  14. Fail70,208 miles (+15,453)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,208 miles
    Test number
    375094968603
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smear slightly
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear back box support band snapped at top
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished but sealing at the moment

  15. Pass54,755 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,755 miles
    Test number
    242014090640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,746 miles (+17,174)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,746 miles
    Test number
    142423998822
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass37,572 miles (+7,720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    37,572 miles
    Test number
    227079895458
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass29,852 miles (+511)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    29,852 miles
    Test number
    468072194128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,341 miles (+2,681)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,341 miles
    Test number
    415308884070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear exhaust box outer skin flaky

  20. Pass26,660 miles (+2,207)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,660 miles
    Test number
    306730683020
    • NoteOsr exhaust box outer skin flaky.

  21. Pass24,453 miles (+2,173)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,453 miles
    Test number
    957716882092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,280 miles
    Test number
    146017281457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,280 miles (+2,923)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,280 miles
    Test number
    117035881497
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  24. Pass19,357 miles (+891)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    19,357 miles
    Test number
    812248340040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,466 miles (+5,827)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    18,466 miles
    Test number
    384271789243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,639 miles (+2,632)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    12,639 miles
    Test number
    523166278299
    • NoteAll tyres splitting in treads
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

  27. Pass10,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    10,007 miles
    Test number
    384211977228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail10,007 miles (+2,135)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,007 miles
    Test number
    530911677221
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  29. Pass7,872 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    7,872 miles
    Test number
    372151756272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail7,869 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,869 miles
    Test number
    422169246251
    • DangerousPower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LF52 FFK

Does LF52 FFK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 FFK is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LF52 FFK?
The MOT on LF52 FFK is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 FFK done?
LF52 FFK was recorded at 108,961 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 5,259 miles a year.
Has LF52 FFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 FFK has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LF52 FFK 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 FFK find?
LF52 FFK passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: general underbody corrosion; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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