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Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF52 FHUMOT history

LF52 FHU is a grey petrol MINI first used on 18 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 91,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2023.

LF52 FHU grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2024
Mileage
91,011 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2023
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 FHU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 FHU was last recorded at 91,011 miles on 29 Aug 2023, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,999 miles · 10 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
4,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 91,011 miles
  • 2022 – 90,040 miles
  • 2021 – 87,654 miles
  • 2019 – 81,990 miles
  • 2017 – 80,881 miles
  • 2016 – 79,972 miles
  • 2015 – 76,855 miles
  • 2014 – 73,000 miles
  • 2013 – 69,075 miles
  • 2012 – 62,273 miles
  • 2011 – 54,615 miles
  • 2010 – 38,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,011 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back pipes corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear General corrosion to rear suspension components
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear brake discs worn and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,011 miles (+12)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    91,011 miles
    Test number
    322246294343
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back pipes corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear General corrosion to rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail90,999 miles (+959)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,999 miles
    Test number
    701270293731
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear plates heavily tinted (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back sections corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Quite badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Quite badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,040 miles (+2,386)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    90,040 miles
    Test number
    350216877560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,654 miles (+5,664)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,654 miles
    Test number
    690048010323
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass81,990 miles (+26)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    81,990 miles
    Test number
    946086167735
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail81,964 miles (+1,083)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,964 miles
    Test number
    412396312780
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  7. Pass80,881 miles (+909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,881 miles
    Test number
    525497109228
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass79,972 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,972 miles
    Test number
    641996672369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,969 miles (+3,114)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,969 miles
    Test number
    436076601094
    • DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass76,855 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    76,855 miles
    Test number
    562593341341
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and corroded

  11. Fail76,812 miles (+3,812)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,812 miles
    Test number
    937455479559
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and corroded

  12. Pass73,000 miles (+3,925)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,000 miles
    Test number
    996328014354
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  13. Pass69,075 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    69,075 miles
    Test number
    178339913392
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s & o/s/r number plate lamps lences covers missing
    • NotePetrol tank suport straps corroded.

  14. Fail69,074 miles (+6,801)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,074 miles
    Test number
    266947613354
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePetrol tank suport straps corroded.

  15. Pass62,273 miles (+7,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,273 miles
    Test number
    235059912369
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass54,615 miles (+16,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    54,615 miles
    Test number
    829452811352
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass38,203 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,203 miles
    Test number
    182523220382
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Fail38,203 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,203 miles
    Test number
    604523220330
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Questions about LF52 FHU

Does LF52 FHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 FHU expired on 28 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 FHU?
The MOT on LF52 FHU expired on 28 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 FHU done?
LF52 FHU was recorded at 91,011 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2023, an average of 4,134 miles a year.
Has LF52 FHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 FHU has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LF52 FHU 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 FHU find?
LF52 FHU passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes corroded in clips; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 7 more.

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