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Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF52 FHHMOT history

LF52 FHH is a green petrol MINI first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 174,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2022.

LF52 FHH green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2023
Mileage
174,539 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2022
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 FHH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 FHH was last recorded at 174,539 miles on 29 Sept 2022, 4,732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,807 miles · 1 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
4,732 miles
Average per year
7,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 174,539 miles
  • 2021 – 169,807 miles
  • 2020 – 164,975 miles
  • 2019 – 157,631 miles
  • 2018 – 151,279 miles
  • 2017 – 145,964 miles
  • 2016 – 141,787 miles
  • 2015 – 134,497 miles
  • 2014 – 123,979 miles
  • 2013 – 114,810 miles
  • 2012 – 104,783 miles
  • 2011 – 93,208 miles
  • 2010 – 86,671 miles
  • 2009 – 79,728 miles
  • 2008 – 74,475 miles
  • 2007 – 64,491 miles
  • 2006 – 58,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,539 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x places (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear anti roll bar touching on coil spring
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,539 miles2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    174,539 miles
    Test number
    160804101191
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x places (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear anti roll bar touching on coil spring
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail174,539 miles (+4,732)1 dangerous2 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,539 miles
    Test number
    188770574809
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x places (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear anti roll bar touching on coil spring
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass169,807 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    169,807 miles
    Test number
    486431265272
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x places (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail169,807 miles (+4,832)1 dangerous5 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,807 miles
    Test number
    994707207872
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded back to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded back to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x places (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass164,975 miles (+7,344)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    164,975 miles
    Test number
    661051946345
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass157,631 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    157,631 miles
    Test number
    555719659190
    • AdvisoryChip on windscreen

  7. Fail157,631 miles (+6,352)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,631 miles
    Test number
    550595237962
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChip on windscreen

  8. Pass151,279 miles (+5,315)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    151,279 miles
    Test number
    170564729317
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront minor damage to the reg number
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass145,964 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    145,964 miles
    Test number
    474234398602
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail145,962 miles (+4,175)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,962 miles
    Test number
    414103823978
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass141,787 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    141,787 miles
    Test number
    254772000504
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  12. Fail141,787 miles (+7,290)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,787 miles
    Test number
    462331669099
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass134,497 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    134,497 miles
    Test number
    613367307828
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Fail134,497 miles (+10,518)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,497 miles
    Test number
    309896338124
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass123,979 miles (+200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    123,979 miles
    Test number
    895095074254
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail123,779 miles (+8,969)8 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,779 miles
    Test number
    819762264249
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass114,810 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    114,810 miles
    Test number
    335367263488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail114,810 miles (+10,027)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,810 miles
    Test number
    357657963221
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass104,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    104,783 miles
    Test number
    929085862249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail104,783 miles (+11,575)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,783 miles
    Test number
    899075362232
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Fail93,208 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,208 miles
    Test number
    138286861278
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass93,208 miles (+6,537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    93,208 miles
    Test number
    899106361283
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail86,671 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,671 miles
    Test number
    122877560248
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass86,671 miles (+6,943)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    86,671 miles
    Test number
    863657360204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass79,728 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    79,728 miles
    Test number
    731557049214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail79,728 miles (+5,253)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,728 miles
    Test number
    722087849270
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail74,475 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,475 miles
    Test number
    712610678275
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass74,475 miles (+9,984)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    74,475 miles
    Test number
    931500578219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass64,491 miles (+6,388)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    64,491 miles
    Test number
    774616857223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  30. Pass58,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    58,103 miles
    Test number
    494038146247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 FHH

Does LF52 FHH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 FHH expired on 1 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 FHH?
The MOT on LF52 FHH expired on 1 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 FHH done?
LF52 FHH was recorded at 174,539 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2022, an average of 7,247 miles a year.
Has LF52 FHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 FHH has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LF52 FHH 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 FHH find?
LF52 FHH passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2022 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x places; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both, and 9 more.

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