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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LF52 YYMMOT history

LF52 YYM is a blue petrol MINI first used on 6 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 141,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2024.

LF52 YYM blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 May 2025
Mileage
141,562 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 YYM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 May 2025
Latest MOT test
29 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 YYM was last recorded at 141,562 miles on 29 May 2024, 1,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,874 miles · 4 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1,688 miles
Average per year
5,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 141,562 miles
  • 2022 – 139,874 miles
  • 2021 – 138,912 miles
  • 2020 – 136,658 miles
  • 2019 – 129,882 miles
  • 2018 – 124,388 miles
  • 2017 – 118,719 miles
  • 2016 – 111,809 miles
  • 2015 – 103,472 miles
  • 2014 – 102,564 miles
  • 2013 – 95,782 miles
  • 2012 – 77,387 miles
  • 2011 – 66,169 miles
  • 2010 – 55,092 miles
  • 2009 – 49,239 miles
  • 2008 – 45,476 miles
  • 2007 – 39,311 miles
  • 2006 – 35,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,562 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes recommend clean and inspection (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leaking (8.4.1 (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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Both front tyres slight damage outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass141,562 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    141,562 miles
    Test number
    934224647908
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes recommend clean and inspection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail141,562 miles (+1,688)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,562 miles
    Test number
    590816078877
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes recommend clean and inspection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,874 miles (+962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,874 miles
    Test number
    977684116247
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear main (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass138,912 miles (+2,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    138,912 miles
    Test number
    462093175076
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  5. Pass136,658 miles (+6,776)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,658 miles
    Test number
    343174138514
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass129,882 miles (+5,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,882 miles
    Test number
    444098246681
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass124,388 miles (+5,669)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    124,388 miles
    Test number
    757285594185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  8. Pass118,719 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    118,719 miles
    Test number
    879482168256
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slight damage outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust mounting corroroed
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail118,717 miles (+415)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,717 miles
    Test number
    142131943424
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slight damage outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust mounting corroroed
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail118,302 miles (+6,493)9 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,302 miles
    Test number
    316695004701
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel seal cracked
    • AdvisoryIndicator/light switch worn

  11. Pass111,809 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    111,809 miles
    Test number
    386228695094
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail111,768 miles (+8,296)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,768 miles
    Test number
    376108348862
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOTH EXHAUST BACK BOXES BLOWING (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing EXCESSIVE PLAY IN BACK BUSH (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing BACK BUSH (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear WEARING ON EDGES
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass103,472 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    103,472 miles
    Test number
    598005985065
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail103,472 miles (+908)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,472 miles
    Test number
    669634585008
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass102,564 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    102,564 miles
    Test number
    876354884065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail102,556 miles (+6,774)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,556 miles
    Test number
    598483084003
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass95,782 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    95,782 miles
    Test number
    157588083469
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear caliper has a lower effort on the rbt test
    • NoteRear exhaust in a poor condition

  18. Fail95,782 miles (+18,395)2 dangerous6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,782 miles
    Test number
    275248483096
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside rear caliper has a lower effort on the rbt test
    • NoteRear exhaust in a poor condition
    • NoteTyre pressure warning lamp indicates a fault

  19. Pass77,387 miles (+11,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    77,387 miles
    Test number
    146871482476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass66,169 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,169 miles
    Test number
    477188681073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre has slight cut / damage to outer sidewall but not exposing structure

  21. Fail66,169 miles (+11,077)1 dangerous4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,169 miles
    Test number
    178408381419
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre has slight cut / damage to outer sidewall but not exposing structure

  22. Pass55,092 miles (+5,853)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,092 miles
    Test number
    852512170098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,239 miles (+3,763)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,239 miles
    Test number
    363648369028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOuter sills covered by body kit

  24. Pass45,476 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    45,476 miles
    Test number
    123892798050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail45,476 miles (+6,165)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,476 miles
    Test number
    691382198012
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass39,311 miles (+4,240)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,311 miles
    Test number
    172026287447
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low

  27. Pass35,071 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,071 miles
    Test number
    303868686095
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LF52 YYM

Does LF52 YYM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 YYM expired on 28 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 YYM?
The MOT on LF52 YYM expired on 28 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 YYM done?
LF52 YYM was recorded at 141,562 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2024, an average of 5,861 miles a year.
Has LF52 YYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 YYM has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LF52 YYM 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 YYM find?
LF52 YYM passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2024 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes recommend clean and inspection; electronic stability control warning lamp not working; fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking.

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