
MINI
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc
LF52 VJLMOT history
LF52 VJL is a silver petrol MINI first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 120,545 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 120,545 mi
- At MOT on 29 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,793 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 VJL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 27 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 VJL was last recorded at 120,545 miles on 29 Nov 2022, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 120,524 miles · 28 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 21 miles
- Average per year
- 5,793 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 120,545 miles
- 2021 – 113,716 miles
- 2020 – 106,769 miles
- 2018 – 103,264 miles
- 2017 – 101,256 miles
- 2016 – 99,222 miles
- 2015 – 88,897 miles
- 2014 – 85,470 miles
- 2012 – 82,177 miles
- 2011 – 77,410 miles
- 2010 – 64,149 miles
- 2009 – 57,502 miles
- 2008 – 47,191 miles
- 2007 – 37,309 miles
- 2006 – 24,845 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
26 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,545 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 120,545 miles
- Test number
- 388122499815
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,524 miles (+6,808)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,524 miles
- Test number
- 232136509500
- MajorFront Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass113,716 miles (+6,947)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 113,716 miles
- Test number
- 157179815729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,769 miles (+1,384)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 106,769 miles
- Test number
- 792235783831
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,385 miles (+2,121)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 105,385 miles
- Test number
- 281238350602
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,264 miles (+2,008)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 103,264 miles
- Test number
- 909669667167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,256 miles (+2,034)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 101,256 miles
- Test number
- 147454092297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,222 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 99,222 miles
- Test number
- 250647130149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,211 miles (+3,005)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,211 miles
- Test number
- 798747835789
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass96,206 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 96,206 miles
- Test number
- 427305826740
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre has been ran flat & nailed
Fail96,206 miles (+7,309)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,206 miles
- Test number
- 389966589757
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre has been ran flat & nailed
Pass88,897 miles (+3,427)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 88,897 miles
- Test number
- 478636915034
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOffside rear tyre soft
Pass85,470 miles (+4)2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 85,470 miles
- Test number
- 976368714003
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
- NoteCenter/rear exhaust heatshield mountings deteriated allowing rattle
- NoteOffside front tyre has deteriated outer sidewall and shoulders worn smoth 205/45/17
Fail85,466 miles (+3,289)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,466 miles
- Test number
- 347494914054
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
- NoteCenter/rear exhaust heatshield mountings deteriated allowing rattle
- NoteOffside front tyre has deteriated outer sidewall and shoulders worn smoth 205/45/17
Pass82,177 miles (+4,767)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 82,177 miles
- Test number
- 106237782228
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside rear brake binding
Pass77,410 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 77,410 miles
- Test number
- 639658941182
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
- NoteO/s/r tyre slightly worn unevenly
Fail77,410 miles (+13,261)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,410 miles
- Test number
- 438748741158
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/r tyre slightly worn unevenly
Pass64,149 miles (+6,647)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 64,149 miles
- Test number
- 283094640475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,502 miles (+562)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 57,502 miles
- Test number
- 980233059117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,940 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 56,940 miles
- Test number
- 863551499073
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Fail56,939 miles (+9,748)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,939 miles
- Test number
- 883611399006
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass47,191 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2009
- Odometer
- 47,191 miles
- Test number
- 433604248178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,191 miles (+9,882)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,191 miles
- Test number
- 270974648173
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass37,309 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2008
- Odometer
- 37,309 miles
- Test number
- 273469547450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,308 miles (+12,463)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,308 miles
- Test number
- 551409947165
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass24,845 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2007
- Odometer
- 24,845 miles
- Test number
- 444643946138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF52 VJL
- Does LF52 VJL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LF52 VJL expired on 28 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 VJL?
- The MOT on LF52 VJL expired on 28 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LF52 VJL done?
- LF52 VJL was recorded at 120,545 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2022, an average of 5,793 miles a year.
- Has LF52 VJL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 VJL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on LF52 VJL 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 VJL find?
- LF52 VJL passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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