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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF52 HNUMOT history

LF52 HNU is a red petrol MINI first used on 6 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

LF52 HNU red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
87,928 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 HNU
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 valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 HNU was last recorded at 87,928 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,386 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
542 miles
Average per year
2,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,928 miles
  • 2025 – 87,386 miles
  • 2024 – 86,643 miles
  • 2023 – 84,942 miles
  • 2022 – 84,393 miles
  • 2021 – 83,460 miles
  • 2020 – 82,185 miles
  • 2019 – 81,131 miles
  • 2018 – 80,195 miles
  • 2017 – 79,153 miles
  • 2016 – 77,660 miles
  • 2015 – 76,620 miles
  • 2014 – 74,952 miles
  • 2013 – 72,478 miles
  • 2012 – 70,817 miles
  • 2011 – 69,062 miles
  • 2010 – 66,904 miles
  • 2009 – 64,065 miles
  • 2008 – 59,157 miles
  • 2007 – 54,725 miles
  • 2006 – 47,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,928 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Fluid leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 70% worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,928 miles (+542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    87,928 miles
    Test number
    338806840390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass87,386 miles (+743)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    87,386 miles
    Test number
    773993365978
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass86,643 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    86,643 miles
    Test number
    784989018891
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail86,622 miles (+1,680)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,622 miles
    Test number
    572453090733
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass84,942 miles (+549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,942 miles
    Test number
    982880079278
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass84,393 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,393 miles
    Test number
    487094559854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,460 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    83,460 miles
    Test number
    760311079569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,185 miles (+1,054)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    82,185 miles
    Test number
    662394627731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,131 miles (+936)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    81,131 miles
    Test number
    895017805773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,195 miles (+1,042)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    80,195 miles
    Test number
    384769276071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,153 miles (+1,493)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    79,153 miles
    Test number
    588417429714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,660 miles (+1,040)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,660 miles
    Test number
    712841862414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,620 miles (+1,668)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    76,620 miles
    Test number
    369079915449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,952 miles (+2,474)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    74,952 miles
    Test number
    935713724247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,478 miles (+1,661)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    72,478 miles
    Test number
    328518113224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,817 miles (+1,755)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    70,817 miles
    Test number
    538499512213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,062 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    69,062 miles
    Test number
    358770521446
    • 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)
  18. Fail69,062 miles (+2,158)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,062 miles
    Test number
    957620321292
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
  19. Pass66,904 miles (+2,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    66,904 miles
    Test number
    812948100289
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass64,065 miles (+4,908)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    64,065 miles
    Test number
    434688809217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,157 miles (+4,432)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    59,157 miles
    Test number
    480640428257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,725 miles (+6,896)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    54,725 miles
    Test number
    330369917470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    47,829 miles
    Test number
    182715816241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 HNU

Does LF52 HNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 HNU is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 HNU?
The MOT on LF52 HNU is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 HNU done?
LF52 HNU was recorded at 87,928 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 2,004 miles a year.
Has LF52 HNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 HNU has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LF52 HNU 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 HNU find?
LF52 HNU passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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