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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF52 YWUMOT history

LF52 YWU is a red petrol MINI first used on 16 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 134,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

LF52 YWU red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
134,276 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 YWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 YWU was last recorded at 134,276 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 2,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,096 miles · 21 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,180 miles
Average per year
4,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,276 miles
  • 2024 – 132,096 miles
  • 2023 – 131,588 miles
  • 2022 – 131,030 miles
  • 2021 – 129,683 miles
  • 2020 – 128,540 miles
  • 2019 – 125,079 miles
  • 2018 – 117,901 miles
  • 2017 – 114,452 miles
  • 2016 – 108,980 miles
  • 2015 – 106,521 miles
  • 2014 – 103,734 miles
  • 2013 – 99,198 miles
  • 2012 – 93,472 miles
  • 2011 – 86,988 miles
  • 2010 – 79,929 miles
  • 2009 – 67,459 miles
  • 2007 – 56,208 miles
  • 2006 – 47,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,276 miles

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,276 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    134,276 miles
    Test number
    574388407701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass132,096 miles (+508)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    132,096 miles
    Test number
    186747424612
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass131,588 miles (+558)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    131,588 miles
    Test number
    918931335064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,030 miles (+1,347)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    131,030 miles
    Test number
    497947528609
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass129,683 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    129,683 miles
    Test number
    772552844893
    • AdvisoryFront Steering Rack Making A Creaking Noise, Operates As Normal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail129,683 miles (+1,143)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,683 miles
    Test number
    504730884652
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering Rack Making A Creaking Noise, Operates As Normal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass128,540 miles (+3,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    128,540 miles
    Test number
    171956390348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass125,079 miles (+7,178)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,079 miles
    Test number
    256028180910
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass117,901 miles (+3,449)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    117,901 miles
    Test number
    976713812000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass114,452 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    114,452 miles
    Test number
    289620663921
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside/offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail114,452 miles (+5,472)5 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,452 miles
    Test number
    111970550753
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside/offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass108,980 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    108,980 miles
    Test number
    516091889199
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also has slight bind , disc slightly coloured (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail108,976 miles (+2,455)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,976 miles
    Test number
    592088358114
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also has slight bind , disc slightly coloured (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail106,521 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,521 miles
    Test number
    415335475157
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass106,521 miles (+2,787)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    106,521 miles
    Test number
    525605475159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,734 miles (+4,536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    103,734 miles
    Test number
    565912674142
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass99,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    99,198 miles
    Test number
    229405363402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail99,198 miles (+5,726)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,198 miles
    Test number
    687655563140
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass93,472 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    93,472 miles
    Test number
    107001072147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail93,458 miles (+6,470)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,458 miles
    Test number
    866926962147
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass86,988 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    86,988 miles
    Test number
    396165771160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail86,988 miles (+7,059)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,988 miles
    Test number
    865325971145
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail79,929 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,929 miles
    Test number
    734192170145
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass79,929 miles (+12,470)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    79,929 miles
    Test number
    824042870120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,459 miles (+11,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    67,459 miles
    Test number
    162111549020
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  26. Pass56,208 miles (+8,731)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    56,208 miles
    Test number
    721257127332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    47,477 miles
    Test number
    432948616427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail47,477 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,477 miles
    Test number
    324934016394
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Questions about LF52 YWU

Does LF52 YWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 YWU is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 YWU?
The MOT on LF52 YWU is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 YWU done?
LF52 YWU was recorded at 134,276 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 4,351 miles a year.
Has LF52 YWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 YWU has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LF52 YWU 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 YWU find?
LF52 YWU passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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