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Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF52 HNEMOT history

LF52 HNE is a grey petrol MINI first used on 10 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

LF52 HNE grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
80,029 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 HNE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 HNE was last recorded at 80,029 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,000 miles · 2 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
2,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,029 miles
  • 2024 – 80,000 miles
  • 2022 – 79,914 miles
  • 2021 – 78,759 miles
  • 2020 – 78,165 miles
  • 2019 – 74,093 miles
  • 2018 – 70,494 miles
  • 2017 – 67,484 miles
  • 2016 – 63,399 miles
  • 2015 – 60,065 miles
  • 2014 – 55,932 miles
  • 2013 – 51,968 miles
  • 2012 – 46,668 miles
  • 2011 – 39,829 miles
  • 2010 – 34,085 miles
  • 2007 – 34,084 miles
  • 2005 – 26,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,029 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,029 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    80,029 miles
    Test number
    533045569136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass80,000 miles (+86)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,000 miles
    Test number
    661513653284
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass79,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    79,914 miles
    Test number
    526391406321
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail79,914 miles (+1,155)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,914 miles
    Test number
    318530824983
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,759 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    78,759 miles
    Test number
    843084520114
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail78,759 miles (+594)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,759 miles
    Test number
    333043488316
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass78,165 miles (+4,072)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,165 miles
    Test number
    122480684386
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,093 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,093 miles
    Test number
    172019279165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,092 miles (+3,598)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,092 miles
    Test number
    271327594534
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass70,494 miles (+3,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    70,494 miles
    Test number
    531012727019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass67,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    67,484 miles
    Test number
    380986479644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,484 miles (+4,085)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,484 miles
    Test number
    328416333203
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass63,399 miles (+3,334)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    63,399 miles
    Test number
    383645898235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,065 miles (+4,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    60,065 miles
    Test number
    789163115050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail55,932 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,932 miles
    Test number
    188908624497
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass55,932 miles (+3,964)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    55,932 miles
    Test number
    277568824054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,968 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,968 miles
    Test number
    777146913056
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  18. Fail51,958 miles (+5,290)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,958 miles
    Test number
    839816213009
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  19. Pass46,668 miles (+6,839)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    46,668 miles
    Test number
    858832832003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,829 miles (+5,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,829 miles
    Test number
    386480621044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass34,085 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,085 miles
    Test number
    123502930461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,084 miles (+7,288)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    34,084 miles
    Test number
    974948117299
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUneven wear on rear tyres

  23. Pass26,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    26,796 miles
    Test number
    450657355228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 HNE

Does LF52 HNE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 HNE expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 HNE?
The MOT on LF52 HNE expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 HNE done?
LF52 HNE was recorded at 80,029 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 2,653 miles a year.
Has LF52 HNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 HNE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LF52 HNE 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 HNE find?
LF52 HNE passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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