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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF52 NHLMOT history

LF52 NHL is a red petrol MINI first used on 25 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 107,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2025.

LF52 NHL red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2026
Mileage
107,299 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 NHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 NHL was last recorded at 107,299 miles on 15 Apr 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,299 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,299 miles
  • 2024 – 106,759 miles
  • 2022 – 104,313 miles
  • 2021 – 101,685 miles
  • 2020 – 101,668 miles
  • 2019 – 88,120 miles
  • 2018 – 84,818 miles
  • 2017 – 80,671 miles
  • 2016 – 76,333 miles
  • 2015 – 67,820 miles
  • 2014 – 62,977 miles
  • 2013 – 60,016 miles
  • 2012 – 56,205 miles
  • 2011 – 51,574 miles
  • 2010 – 47,660 miles
  • 2009 – 41,727 miles
  • 2008 – 35,274 miles
  • 2006 – 19,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,299 miles
  • AdvisoryChips in screenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear cradle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear discs corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear discs slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Slight leak from power steering pipe on steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,299 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    107,299 miles
    Test number
    381477202714
    • AdvisoryChips in screen
    • AdvisoryRear cradle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded

  2. Fail107,299 miles (+540)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,299 miles
    Test number
    578998242169
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChips in screen
    • AdvisoryRear cradle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded

  3. Pass106,759 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    106,759 miles
    Test number
    207939634085
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  4. Fail106,759 miles (+2,446)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,759 miles
    Test number
    271772506508
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  5. Pass104,313 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    104,313 miles
    Test number
    364716930337
    • AdvisoryRear discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight leak from power steering pipe on steering rack

  6. Fail104,313 miles (+2,628)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,313 miles
    Test number
    959156521629
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight leak from power steering pipe on steering rack

  7. Pass101,685 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    101,685 miles
    Test number
    892535109745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail101,668 miles (+13,548)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,668 miles
    Test number
    917326689241
    • MajorFuel tank insecure tank mounting strap corroded and broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipes corroded

  9. Pass88,120 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    88,120 miles
    Test number
    572360907577
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and tread stepped on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and tread stepped on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail88,120 miles (+3,302)2 major2 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,120 miles
    Test number
    314783790567
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and tread stepped on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and tread stepped on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass84,818 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,818 miles
    Test number
    185599628942
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail84,818 miles (+4,147)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,818 miles
    Test number
    391869082303
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass80,671 miles (+4,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,671 miles
    Test number
    131543704619
    • AdvisoryTailpipe/silencer mounts deteriorated

  14. Pass76,333 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,333 miles
    Test number
    152912514820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,174 miles (+8,354)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,174 miles
    Test number
    227102763453
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass67,820 miles (+4,843)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,820 miles
    Test number
    136992845133
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

  17. Pass62,977 miles (+2,961)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,977 miles
    Test number
    757145734120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge
    • NoteWashers need ajusting

  18. Pass60,016 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    60,016 miles
    Test number
    947010743122
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Fail60,016 miles (+3,811)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,016 miles
    Test number
    938577433171
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  20. Pass56,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,205 miles
    Test number
    257788132432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail56,205 miles (+4,631)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,205 miles
    Test number
    256598432156
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass51,574 miles (+3,914)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,574 miles
    Test number
    638156121195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,660 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,660 miles
    Test number
    594123030108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing close to wear bars
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on to wearbars
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking in tread and cut in shoulder
    • NoteRear number plate watermarked
    • NoteSlight brake bind offside rear

  24. Fail47,660 miles (+5,933)3 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,660 miles
    Test number
    854123530160
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing close to wear bars
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on to wearbars
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking in tread and cut in shoulder
    • NoteRear number plate watermarked
    • NoteSlight brake bind offside rear

  25. Pass41,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,727 miles
    Test number
    161116809191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,727 miles (+6,453)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,727 miles
    Test number
    631056809192
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass35,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,274 miles
    Test number
    903866318118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail35,274 miles (+16,129)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,274 miles
    Test number
    542465018108
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  29. Pass19,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    19,145 miles
    Test number
    434096486109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 NHL

Does LF52 NHL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 NHL expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 NHL?
The MOT on LF52 NHL expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 NHL done?
LF52 NHL was recorded at 107,299 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2025, an average of 4,694 miles a year.
Has LF52 NHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 NHL has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LF52 NHL 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 NHL find?
LF52 NHL passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: chips in screen; rear cradle corroded; rear discs corroded.

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