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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF52 VHTMOT history

LF52 VHT is a blue petrol MINI first used on 20 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 151,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2022.

LF52 VHT blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Apr 2023
Mileage
151,225 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2021
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
8,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 VHT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 VHT was last recorded at 151,225 miles on 20 Jan 2021, 10,351 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,874 miles · 9 Jan 2020
Between the last two tests
10,351 miles
Average per year
8,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 151,225 miles
  • 2020 – 140,874 miles
  • 2019 – 126,150 miles
  • 2017 – 115,389 miles
  • 2016 – 103,757 miles
  • 2015 – 102,249 miles
  • 2014 – 89,830 miles
  • 2013 – 68,635 miles
  • 2012 – 60,951 miles
  • 2011 – 49,703 miles
  • 2010 – 42,065 miles
  • 2009 – 36,400 miles
  • 2008 – 29,805 miles
  • 2006 – 23,441 miles
  • 2005 – 18,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2015

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    613024654061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. FailMileage not read4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    778569489542
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass151,225 miles (+10,351)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    151,225 miles
    Test number
    508671842496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass140,874 miles (+109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    140,874 miles
    Test number
    691233353708
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlandered bulbs fitted back in head lights at time of re-test

  5. Fail140,765 miles (+14,615)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,765 miles
    Test number
    718466728326
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass126,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    126,150 miles
    Test number
    505330779304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail126,150 miles (+10,761)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,150 miles
    Test number
    775796906738
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass115,389 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    115,389 miles
    Test number
    933187387465
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers and outer sills covered with plastic trims obscuring some components

  9. Fail115,389 miles (+11,632)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,389 miles
    Test number
    835883487174
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers and outer sills covered with plastic trims obscuring some components

  10. Pass103,757 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    103,757 miles
    Test number
    225693668148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail103,753 miles (+1,504)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,753 miles
    Test number
    834256585785
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass102,249 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    102,249 miles
    Test number
    198688785626
    • 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)

  13. Fail102,249 miles (+2,961)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,249 miles
    Test number
    640758499677
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  14. Pass99,288 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    99,288 miles
    Test number
    647728955010
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyre worn inner edges bad !
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteOff side door mirror cover missing

  15. Fail99,288 miles (+9,458)3 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,288 miles
    Test number
    155247855488
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyre worn inner edges bad !
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteOff side door mirror cover missing

  16. Pass89,830 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    89,830 miles
    Test number
    329387724191
    • NoteNearside rear body and lamp unit damaged
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Fail89,830 miles (+21,195)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,830 miles
    Test number
    598607424104
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteNearside rear body and lamp unit damaged
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass68,635 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    68,635 miles
    Test number
    645820113020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail68,632 miles (+7,681)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,632 miles
    Test number
    859520913039
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass60,951 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,951 miles
    Test number
    455372712080
    • NoteNear side rear tyre splitting around tread

  21. Fail60,949 miles (+11,246)3 failures2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,949 miles
    Test number
    149402412467
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre splitting around tread

  22. Fail49,703 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,703 miles
    Test number
    339550911006
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs starting to pit

  23. Pass49,703 miles (+7,638)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,703 miles
    Test number
    906780411046
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs starting to pit

  24. Pass42,065 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,065 miles
    Test number
    114837820448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail42,009 miles (+5,609)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,009 miles
    Test number
    451335710030
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE.

  26. Pass36,400 miles (+6,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,400 miles
    Test number
    750202809018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass29,805 miles (+6,364)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,805 miles
    Test number
    111349308060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,441 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    23,441 miles
    Test number
    961347246350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front generally worn on edges

  29. Fail23,441 miles (+5,146)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,441 miles
    Test number
    420187046330
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre generally worn on edges

  30. Pass18,295 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    18,295 miles
    Test number
    534566455348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail18,197 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,197 miles
    Test number
    940703855362
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Questions about LF52 VHT

Does LF52 VHT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 VHT expired on 20 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 VHT?
The MOT on LF52 VHT expired on 20 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 VHT done?
LF52 VHT was recorded at 151,225 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2021, an average of 8,817 miles a year.
Has LF52 VHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 VHT has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LF52 VHT 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 VHT find?
LF52 VHT passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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