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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LM52 JYUMOT history

LM52 JYU is a red petrol MINI first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 118,246 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

LM52 JYU red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
118,246 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 JYU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 JYU was last recorded at 118,246 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jul 2006: 19,055 miles, lower than 165,697 miles on 12 Dec 2005.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
117,543 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,246 miles
  • 2025 – 117,543 miles
  • 2024 – 116,914 miles
  • 2023 – 116,442 miles
  • 2022 – 115,989 miles
  • 2021 – 115,835 miles
  • 2020 – 115,636 miles
  • 2019 – 115,312 miles
  • 2018 – 114,913 miles
  • 2017 – 114,219 miles
  • 2016 – 111,909 miles
  • 2015 – 108,771 miles
  • 2014 – 98,410 miles
  • 2013 – 87,817 miles
  • 2012 – 80,522 miles
  • 2011 – 69,051 miles
  • 2010 – 57,508 miles
  • 2009 – 50,129 miles
  • 2008 – 42,696 miles
  • 2007 – 29,985 miles
  • 2006 – 19,055 miles
  • 2005 – 165,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,246 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all parts front and rear (5.3.3 (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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

32 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,246 miles (+703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    118,246 miles
    Test number
    206347995397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all parts front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass117,543 miles (+629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    117,543 miles
    Test number
    547175494110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,914 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    116,914 miles
    Test number
    898423655305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    116,442 miles
    Test number
    493535921739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail116,440 miles (+451)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,440 miles
    Test number
    692712193556
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass115,989 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,989 miles
    Test number
    893798824356
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail115,989 miles (+154)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,989 miles
    Test number
    681390112292
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass115,835 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,835 miles
    Test number
    508208932977
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail115,835 miles (+199)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,835 miles
    Test number
    385063941700
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass115,636 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,636 miles
    Test number
    328648778232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,312 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,312 miles
    Test number
    410896861481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail115,312 miles (+399)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,312 miles
    Test number
    543636090082
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass114,913 miles (+694)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    114,913 miles
    Test number
    430462029295
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass114,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    114,219 miles
    Test number
    964537047656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail114,219 miles (+2,310)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,219 miles
    Test number
    227534287570
    • FailureFront Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass111,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    111,909 miles
    Test number
    847377577865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail111,909 miles (+3,138)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,909 miles
    Test number
    921180445657
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  18. Pass108,771 miles (+10,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    108,771 miles
    Test number
    507078957916
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush BOTH (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Fail98,410 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,410 miles
    Test number
    489585494240
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass98,410 miles (+10,593)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    98,410 miles
    Test number
    986905694279
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass87,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    87,817 miles
    Test number
    248301583260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail87,817 miles (+7,295)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,817 miles
    Test number
    438311383215
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  23. Pass80,522 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    80,522 miles
    Test number
    937329412370
    • NoteBoth rear exhaust mount rubbers ditiriorated

  24. Fail80,522 miles (+11,471)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,522 miles
    Test number
    439789712442
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteBoth rear exhaust mount rubbers ditiriorated
    • NoteNearside handbrake lever at capiler stuck down

  25. Pass69,051 miles (+11,543)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    69,051 miles
    Test number
    337196701395
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to crack

  26. Pass57,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    57,508 miles
    Test number
    613130640354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail57,498 miles (+7,369)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,498 miles
    Test number
    692880040375
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass50,129 miles (+7,433)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,129 miles
    Test number
    283879029390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  29. Pass42,696 miles (+12,711)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,696 miles
    Test number
    561090438352
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  30. Pass29,985 miles (+10,930)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    29,985 miles
    Test number
    431693227476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass19,055 miles (-146,642)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    19,055 miles
    Test number
    383614886168
    • NoteNail in tyre

  32. Pass165,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    165,697 miles
    Test number
    750716045384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 JYU

Does LM52 JYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 JYU is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 JYU?
The MOT on LM52 JYU is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 JYU done?
LM52 JYU was recorded at 118,246 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026.
Has LM52 JYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 JYU has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 JYU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jul 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 JYU find?
LM52 JYU passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all parts front and rear.

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