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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LM52 CLUMOT history

LM52 CLU is a black petrol MINI first used on 10 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 106,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

LM52 CLU black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
106,900 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 CLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 CLU was last recorded at 106,900 miles on 7 May 2026, 2,102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,798 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,102 miles
Average per year
4,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,900 miles
  • 2025 – 104,798 miles
  • 2024 – 102,188 miles
  • 2023 – 99,450 miles
  • 2022 – 97,404 miles
  • 2021 – 94,653 miles
  • 2019 – 90,193 miles
  • 2018 – 79,507 miles
  • 2017 – 72,913 miles
  • 2016 – 70,077 miles
  • 2015 – 64,407 miles
  • 2014 – 53,838 miles
  • 2013 – 44,451 miles
  • 2011 – 40,395 miles
  • 2010 – 36,241 miles
  • 2009 – 32,122 miles
  • 2008 – 28,336 miles
  • 2007 – 24,175 miles
  • 2006 – 18,228 miles
  • 2005 – 14,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,900 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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 Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nail in offside rear tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,900 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    106,900 miles
    Test number
    279664140616
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail106,900 miles (+2,102)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,900 miles
    Test number
    399658997773
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inside wheel arch by brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass104,798 miles (+2,610)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    104,798 miles
    Test number
    395317238546
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner & outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner & outer edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,188 miles (+2,738)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    102,188 miles
    Test number
    936413691721
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass99,450 miles (+2,046)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    99,450 miles
    Test number
    947835949767
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass97,404 miles (+2,751)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    97,404 miles
    Test number
    799021988742
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass94,653 miles (+4,460)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    94,653 miles
    Test number
    131549109485
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass90,193 miles (+10,686)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,193 miles
    Test number
    997517139645
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Advise replacement (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted advise replacement (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass79,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,507 miles
    Test number
    304655413144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,507 miles (+6,594)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,507 miles
    Test number
    225882286720
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass72,913 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    72,913 miles
    Test number
    996663962022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,900 miles (+2,823)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,900 miles
    Test number
    157447871862
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass70,077 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,077 miles
    Test number
    518357881062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Fail70,074 miles (+5,667)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,074 miles
    Test number
    158110215585
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass64,407 miles (+10,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,407 miles
    Test number
    639299455008
    • 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)

  16. Pass53,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,838 miles
    Test number
    225130874057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,836 miles (+9,385)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,836 miles
    Test number
    875210774003
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass44,451 miles (+4,056)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,451 miles
    Test number
    456801073068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,395 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    40,395 miles
    Test number
    515396641329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail40,395 miles (+4,154)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,395 miles
    Test number
    658696741345
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass36,241 miles (+4,119)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    36,241 miles
    Test number
    643427240350
    • NoteREAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED. REAR SILENCER CORRODED.

  22. Pass32,122 miles (+3,786)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    32,122 miles
    Test number
    334951049318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,336 miles (+4,161)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    28,336 miles
    Test number
    621253448342
    • NoteREAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION. FRONT PADS LOW

  24. Pass24,175 miles (+5,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    24,175 miles
    Test number
    910284947385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass18,228 miles (+3,948)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    18,228 miles
    Test number
    282462736329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    14,280 miles
    Test number
    870737135359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 CLU

Does LM52 CLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 CLU is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 CLU?
The MOT on LM52 CLU is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 CLU done?
LM52 CLU was recorded at 106,900 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 4,535 miles a year.
Has LM52 CLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 CLU has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 CLU 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 LM52 CLU find?
LM52 CLU passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front power steering component has slight seepage from a component.

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