MCC Smart Pulse Softouch Auto

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 599 cc

LF52 VBUMOT history

LF52 VBU is a black petrol MCC Smart Pulse Softouch Auto first used on 3 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2022 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 76,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2022
Mileage
76,460 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2021
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 VBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MCC
Model
Smart Pulse Softouch Auto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 VBU was last recorded at 76,460 miles on 22 Nov 2021, 2,118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jun 2011: 2,996 miles, lower than 19,040 miles on 16 Jan 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
74,342 miles · 23 Aug 2018
Between the last two tests
2,118 miles
Average per year
4,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 76,460 miles
  • 2018 – 74,342 miles
  • 2016 – 65,620 miles
  • 2015 – 61,495 miles
  • 2014 – 54,256 miles
  • 2013 – 45,707 miles
  • 2012 – 37,987 miles
  • 2011 – 2,996 miles
  • 2010 – 19,040 miles
  • 2008 – 13,857 miles
  • 2007 – 13,350 miles
  • 2006 – 8,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,460 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass76,460 miles (+2,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,460 miles
    Test number
    142075648870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass74,342 miles (+8,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,342 miles
    Test number
    299360998713
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass65,620 miles (+4,125)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,620 miles
    Test number
    904918747045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,495 miles
    Test number
    165151545131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail61,495 miles (+7,239)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,495 miles
    Test number
    469651145146
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  6. Pass54,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,256 miles
    Test number
    287335554127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail54,256 miles (+8,549)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,256 miles
    Test number
    405475654118
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass45,707 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    45,707 miles
    Test number
    238185153125
    • AdvisoryTorque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail45,707 miles (+7,720)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,707 miles
    Test number
    179915653176
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryTorque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass37,987 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    37,987 miles
    Test number
    389310262138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail37,987 miles (+34,991)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,987 miles
    Test number
    455262252113
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass2,996 miles (-16,044)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    2,996 miles
    Test number
    937612251116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,040 miles (+5,183)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    19,040 miles
    Test number
    883896010092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,857 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    13,857 miles
    Test number
    483258758334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,350 miles (+2,378)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    13,350 miles
    Test number
    691291267328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,972 miles (+2,951)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    10,972 miles
    Test number
    821842707038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    8,021 miles
    Test number
    854953406097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 VBU

Does LF52 VBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 VBU expired on 21 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 VBU?
The MOT on LF52 VBU expired on 21 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 VBU done?
LF52 VBU was recorded at 76,460 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2021, an average of 4,308 miles a year.
Has LF52 VBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 VBU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2015.
Has the mileage on LF52 VBU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 VBU find?
LF52 VBU passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2021 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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