MINI logo

MINI

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF52 HLMMOT history

LF52 HLM is a red petrol MINI first used on 9 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 101,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

LF52 HLM red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2026
Mileage
101,424 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,001 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LF52 HLM in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 HLM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 HLM was last recorded at 101,424 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,407 miles · 22 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
4,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,424 miles
  • 2023 – 101,407 miles
  • 2021 – 101,112 miles
  • 2020 – 98,942 miles
  • 2019 – 98,199 miles
  • 2018 – 96,742 miles
  • 2017 – 95,944 miles
  • 2016 – 93,727 miles
  • 2015 – 92,587 miles
  • 2014 – 88,433 miles
  • 2013 – 80,052 miles
  • 2012 – 74,351 miles
  • 2011 – 72,492 miles
  • 2010 – 65,229 miles
  • 2009 – 50,685 miles
  • 2007 – 38,639 miles
  • 2006 – 26,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,424 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded.
  • AdvisoryUnderside components corroded.Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass101,424 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    101,424 miles
    Test number
    116675559340
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded.
    • AdvisoryUnderside components corroded.

  2. Pass101,407 miles (+295)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    101,407 miles
    Test number
    165130277015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,112 miles (+2,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    101,112 miles
    Test number
    909420170273
    • AdvisoryUnderside components corroded.

  4. Pass98,942 miles (+743)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    98,942 miles
    Test number
    688867400667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,199 miles (+1,457)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,199 miles
    Test number
    144948341046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside components corroded.

  6. Pass96,742 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,742 miles
    Test number
    270750182268
    • AdvisoryUnderside components corroded.

  7. Fail96,742 miles (+798)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,742 miles
    Test number
    530601925458
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside components corroded.

  8. Pass95,944 miles (+2,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    95,944 miles
    Test number
    799743735352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass93,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,727 miles
    Test number
    932809857250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,727 miles (+1,140)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,727 miles
    Test number
    695511343171
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  11. Pass92,587 miles (+4,154)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    92,587 miles
    Test number
    549668995041
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass88,433 miles (+119)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,433 miles
    Test number
    995750294004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Fail88,314 miles (+8,262)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,314 miles
    Test number
    985637774017
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Fail80,052 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,052 miles
    Test number
    557581003107
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass80,052 miles (+5,701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    80,052 miles
    Test number
    876671503173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass74,351 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    74,351 miles
    Test number
    826980982020
    • 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)

  17. Fail74,350 miles (+1,858)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,350 miles
    Test number
    116478462470
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • 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)

  18. Pass72,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    72,492 miles
    Test number
    926878261197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,492 miles (+7,263)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,492 miles
    Test number
    447935661131
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass65,229 miles (+14,544)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    65,229 miles
    Test number
    974919180091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,685 miles (+12,046)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    50,685 miles
    Test number
    811595869013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,639 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    38,639 miles
    Test number
    962234137362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,638 miles (+12,367)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,638 miles
    Test number
    154103537337
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass26,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    26,271 miles
    Test number
    963444936394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 HLM

Does LF52 HLM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 HLM expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 HLM?
The MOT on LF52 HLM expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 HLM done?
LF52 HLM was recorded at 101,424 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 4,001 miles a year.
Has LF52 HLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 HLM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on LF52 HLM 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 HLM find?
LF52 HLM passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4; fuel tank straps corroded.; underside components corroded..

Related registrations

Browse all LF52H registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.