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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 JCJMOT history

LM52 JCJ is a green petrol MINI first used on 22 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 155,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2024.

LM52 JCJ green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2025
Mileage
155,461 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 JCJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 JCJ was last recorded at 155,461 miles on 26 Oct 2024, 6,928 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,533 miles · 11 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
6,928 miles
Average per year
6,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 155,461 miles
  • 2023 – 148,533 miles
  • 2022 – 144,208 miles
  • 2021 – 136,300 miles
  • 2020 – 125,619 miles
  • 2019 – 116,398 miles
  • 2018 – 107,336 miles
  • 2017 – 103,848 miles
  • 2016 – 98,662 miles
  • 2015 – 92,874 miles
  • 2014 – 84,249 miles
  • 2013 – 80,965 miles
  • 2012 – 76,264 miles
  • 2011 – 68,137 miles
  • 2010 – 61,054 miles
  • 2009 – 49,530 miles
  • 2008 – 42,890 miles
  • 2007 – 33,367 miles
  • 2006 – 28,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,461 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Coil spring worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,461 miles (+6,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    155,461 miles
    Test number
    303232179262
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass148,533 miles (+150)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    148,533 miles
    Test number
    645490868204
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail148,383 miles (+4,175)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,383 miles
    Test number
    450680753712
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass144,208 miles (+7,908)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,208 miles
    Test number
    314697895336
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Poor beam images (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass136,300 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    136,300 miles
    Test number
    452052608006
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail136,300 miles (+10,681)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,300 miles
    Test number
    913521981142
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass125,619 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,619 miles
    Test number
    944333256700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail125,560 miles (+9,162)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,560 miles
    Test number
    785425390368
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass116,398 miles (+131)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,398 miles
    Test number
    690165642135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail116,267 miles (+8,931)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,267 miles
    Test number
    645241298711
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket hid's fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass107,336 miles (+3,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    107,336 miles
    Test number
    596455044873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass103,848 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    103,848 miles
    Test number
    530131849002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail103,848 miles (+5,186)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,848 miles
    Test number
    704786271785
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass98,662 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    98,662 miles
    Test number
    289043287140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat buckle, plastic casing broken but not affecting operation

  15. Fail98,662 miles (+5,788)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,662 miles
    Test number
    576585686675
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat buckle, plastic casing broken but not affecting operation

  16. Pass92,874 miles (+8,625)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    92,874 miles
    Test number
    879163976228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,249 miles
    Test number
    155474854270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,248 miles (+3,283)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,248 miles
    Test number
    667574654231
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear discs are worn and rusty

  19. Pass80,965 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    80,965 miles
    Test number
    877065223259
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail80,965 miles (+4,701)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,965 miles
    Test number
    366775623425
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail76,264 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,264 miles
    Test number
    518929122274
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass76,264 miles (+8,127)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    76,264 miles
    Test number
    585729522276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,137 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    68,137 miles
    Test number
    158699401298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail68,137 miles (+7,083)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,137 miles
    Test number
    378999801491
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass61,054 miles (+11,524)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    61,054 miles
    Test number
    780882520239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass49,530 miles (+6,640)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    49,530 miles
    Test number
    364515529404
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHeavy rust rear exhaust box
    • NoteSlight damage nearside rear tyre

  27. Pass42,890 miles (+9,523)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,890 miles
    Test number
    472319218261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass33,367 miles (+5,159)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    33,367 miles
    Test number
    180270767424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass28,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    28,208 miles
    Test number
    262061056088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 JCJ

Does LM52 JCJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 JCJ expired on 10 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 JCJ?
The MOT on LM52 JCJ expired on 10 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 JCJ done?
LM52 JCJ was recorded at 155,461 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2024, an average of 6,812 miles a year.
Has LM52 JCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 JCJ has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 JCJ 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 JCJ find?
LM52 JCJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front coil spring corroded.

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