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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 JCOMOT history

LM52 JCO is a silver petrol MINI first used on 11 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 74,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2025.

LM52 JCO silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2026
Mileage
74,319 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 JCO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 JCO was last recorded at 74,319 miles on 3 Jun 2025, 7,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,798 miles · 16 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
7,521 miles
Average per year
3,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,319 miles
  • 2024 – 66,798 miles
  • 2023 – 55,701 miles
  • 2021 – 55,054 miles
  • 2020 – 53,706 miles
  • 2019 – 45,702 miles
  • 2018 – 43,591 miles
  • 2017 – 42,840 miles
  • 2016 – 41,312 miles
  • 2015 – 40,007 miles
  • 2014 – 38,599 miles
  • 2013 – 37,085 miles
  • 2012 – 35,589 miles
  • 2011 – 34,277 miles
  • 2010 – 31,290 miles
  • 2009 – 19,166 miles
  • 2008 – 10,952 miles
  • 2007 – 8,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,319 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear lamps light intensity obviously reduced

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,319 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    74,319 miles
    Test number
    113931389774
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear lamps light intensity obviously reduced

  2. Fail74,316 miles (+7,518)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,316 miles
    Test number
    486729442053
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear lamps light intensity obviously reduced

  3. Pass66,798 miles (+388)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    66,798 miles
    Test number
    127693187606
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail66,410 miles (+10,709)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,410 miles
    Test number
    144494821494
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass55,701 miles (+647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    55,701 miles
    Test number
    737567325548
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass55,054 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,054 miles
    Test number
    797575652188
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRusty exhaust

  7. Fail55,054 miles (+1,348)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,054 miles
    Test number
    156059262987
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRusty exhaust

  8. Pass53,706 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,706 miles
    Test number
    266033673880
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail53,705 miles (+8,003)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,705 miles
    Test number
    443044407503
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass45,702 miles (+2,111)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,702 miles
    Test number
    961226264671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,591 miles (+751)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,591 miles
    Test number
    917564403720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,840 miles
    Test number
    784496136871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail42,840 miles (+1,528)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,840 miles
    Test number
    495045034774
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass41,312 miles (+1,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    41,312 miles
    Test number
    896947725144
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corodded

  15. Fail40,007 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,007 miles
    Test number
    265438095062
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass40,007 miles (+1,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,007 miles
    Test number
    746758295092
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass38,599 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,599 miles
    Test number
    936727104111
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty

  18. Fail38,599 miles (+1,514)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,599 miles
    Test number
    249736604487
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty

  19. Pass37,085 miles (+1,496)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,085 miles
    Test number
    808922803127
    • NoteWipers

  20. Fail35,589 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,589 miles
    Test number
    879627882058
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteRear exhaust very rusty

  21. Pass35,589 miles (+1,312)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,589 miles
    Test number
    946357182065
    • NoteRear exhaust very rusty

  22. Pass34,277 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,277 miles
    Test number
    198435391485
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNs os rear tyres perishing

  23. Fail34,277 miles (+2,987)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,277 miles
    Test number
    339595191056
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNs os rear tyres perishing

  24. Pass31,290 miles (+12,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    31,290 miles
    Test number
    870964400123
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass19,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    19,166 miles
    Test number
    291350809197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail19,166 miles (+8,214)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,166 miles
    Test number
    532180009158
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass10,952 miles (+2,182)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    10,952 miles
    Test number
    532475548018
    • NoteHandbrake high
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on oputer edge

  28. Pass8,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    8,770 miles
    Test number
    361885247095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    153205726089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 JCO

Does LM52 JCO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 JCO expired on 2 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 JCO?
The MOT on LM52 JCO expired on 2 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 JCO done?
LM52 JCO was recorded at 74,319 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2025, an average of 3,582 miles a year.
Has LM52 JCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 JCO has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 JCO 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 JCO find?
LM52 JCO passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2025 with 5 advisories: general under body corrosion; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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