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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF52 HJJMOT history

LF52 HJJ is a red petrol MINI first used on 6 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 86,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2025.

LF52 HJJ red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2026
Mileage
86,175 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 HJJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 HJJ was last recorded at 86,175 miles on 17 Apr 2025, 6,715 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,460 miles · 5 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
6,715 miles
Average per year
2,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,175 miles
  • 2024 – 79,460 miles
  • 2023 – 76,219 miles
  • 2021 – 75,640 miles
  • 2019 – 70,316 miles
  • 2017 – 66,575 miles
  • 2016 – 64,536 miles
  • 2015 – 61,885 miles
  • 2014 – 57,025 miles
  • 2013 – 55,461 miles
  • 2012 – 55,429 miles
  • 2011 – 53,228 miles
  • 2009 – 48,646 miles
  • 2008 – 45,546 miles
  • 2007 – 42,377 miles
  • 2006 – 38,329 miles
  • 2005 – 34,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,175 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,175 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    86,175 miles
    Test number
    438875489426
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail86,175 miles (+6,715)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,175 miles
    Test number
    685134504431
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing locking (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass79,460 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    79,460 miles
    Test number
    368958243792
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  4. Fail79,438 miles (+3,219)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,438 miles
    Test number
    845311205386
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all underside at the rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box badly corroded but not blowing

  5. Pass76,219 miles (+579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    76,219 miles
    Test number
    903441522761
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,640 miles (+5,324)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,640 miles
    Test number
    141300500974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,316 miles (+3,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    70,316 miles
    Test number
    252356973677
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass66,575 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,575 miles
    Test number
    138895428448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,550 miles (+2,014)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,550 miles
    Test number
    338453787299
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipe/at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipe/at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  10. Pass64,536 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    64,536 miles
    Test number
    250130530773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail64,536 miles (+2,651)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,536 miles
    Test number
    359780222444
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass61,885 miles (+2,099)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    61,885 miles
    Test number
    744110237753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,786 miles (+2,761)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    59,786 miles
    Test number
    748976105072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,025 miles (+1,564)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    57,025 miles
    Test number
    118163104489
    • NoteOIL LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM!!!

  15. Pass55,461 miles (+32)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    55,461 miles
    Test number
    475957803053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteO/s/r exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated
    • NoteOil leak from engine

  16. Fail55,429 miles (+2,201)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,429 miles
    Test number
    529194262345
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteO/s/r exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated
    • NoteOil leak from engine

  17. Pass53,228 miles (+2,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,228 miles
    Test number
    478605861465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass50,811 miles (+2,165)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    50,811 miles
    Test number
    829654801012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,646 miles (+3,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    48,646 miles
    Test number
    452334569467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass45,546 miles (+3,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    45,546 miles
    Test number
    920936168327
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass42,377 miles (+4,048)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    42,377 miles
    Test number
    904249237358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,329 miles (+3,431)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    38,329 miles
    Test number
    523161846334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    34,898 miles
    Test number
    713562745352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 HJJ

Does LF52 HJJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 HJJ expired on 16 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 HJJ?
The MOT on LF52 HJJ expired on 16 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 HJJ done?
LF52 HJJ was recorded at 86,175 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2025, an average of 2,649 miles a year.
Has LF52 HJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 HJJ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LF52 HJJ 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 HJJ find?
LF52 HJJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust silencer slightly loose; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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