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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF52 FFRMOT history

LF52 FFR is a black petrol MINI first used on 8 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

LF52 FFR black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
115,540 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 FFR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 FFR was last recorded at 115,540 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 579 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,961 miles · 17 Jun 2020
Between the last two tests
579 miles
Average per year
5,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,540 miles
  • 2020 – 114,961 miles
  • 2019 – 111,546 miles
  • 2018 – 108,839 miles
  • 2017 – 104,986 miles
  • 2016 – 102,889 miles
  • 2015 – 98,831 miles
  • 2014 – 93,494 miles
  • 2013 – 88,993 miles
  • 2012 – 72,077 miles
  • 2011 – 59,675 miles
  • 2010 – 46,701 miles
  • 2009 – 34,984 miles
  • 2008 – 31,669 miles
  • 2007 – 26,524 miles
  • 2006 – 16,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,540 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear number plate lettering starting to deteriorate.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,540 miles (+579)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    115,540 miles
    Test number
    364600669037
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  2. Pass114,961 miles (+3,415)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    114,961 miles
    Test number
    654109012161
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak From radiator
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass111,546 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,546 miles
    Test number
    558691593175
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate lettering starting to deteriorate.

  4. Fail111,545 miles (+2,706)1 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,545 miles
    Test number
    287611109205
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate lettering starting to deteriorate.

  5. Pass108,839 miles (+3,853)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    108,839 miles
    Test number
    300788722812
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake poor

  6. Pass104,986 miles (+2,097)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    104,986 miles
    Test number
    643348959397
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear handbrake cables look misadjusted/reading slightly low.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pump/reservoir area. (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner treads (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass102,889 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    102,889 miles
    Test number
    449074441025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail102,886 miles (+4,055)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,886 miles
    Test number
    813089418419
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass98,831 miles (+5,337)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    98,831 miles
    Test number
    339015555125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,494 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,494 miles
    Test number
    439251684255
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteRear suspension components slightly corroded

  11. Pass93,494 miles (+4,501)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    93,494 miles
    Test number
    915611084283
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteRear suspension components slightly corroded

  12. Pass88,993 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    88,993 miles
    Test number
    245391583277
    • NoteNearside front and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn inside edge and perished
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteSlight leak on power steering system

  13. Fail88,993 miles (+16,916)5 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,993 miles
    Test number
    587755773299
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside front and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn inside edge and perished
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteSlight leak on power steering system

  14. Pass72,077 miles (+12,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,077 miles
    Test number
    187717672280
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass59,675 miles (+176)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,675 miles
    Test number
    119991081241
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail59,499 miles (+12,798)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,499 miles
    Test number
    686274871258
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass46,701 miles (+11,717)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,701 miles
    Test number
    804088270269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,984 miles (+3,315)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    34,984 miles
    Test number
    514775579277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,669 miles (+5,145)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    31,669 miles
    Test number
    382998058312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,524 miles (+10,247)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    26,524 miles
    Test number
    262303437316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,277 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    16,277 miles
    Test number
    774216886223
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LF52 FFR

Does LF52 FFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 FFR is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 FFR?
The MOT on LF52 FFR is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 FFR done?
LF52 FFR was recorded at 115,540 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 5,049 miles a year.
Has LF52 FFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 FFR has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on LF52 FFR 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 FFR find?
LF52 FFR passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 6 more.

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