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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LM52 LFHMOT history

LM52 LFH is a red petrol MINI first used on 18 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 147,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.

LM52 LFH red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
147,435 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2024
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 LFH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 LFH was last recorded at 147,435 miles on 19 Apr 2024, 450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,985 miles · 22 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
450 miles
Average per year
6,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,435 miles
  • 2023 – 146,985 miles
  • 2021 – 141,367 miles
  • 2020 – 135,900 miles
  • 2019 – 130,827 miles
  • 2018 – 127,204 miles
  • 2017 – 118,502 miles
  • 2016 – 114,604 miles
  • 2015 – 110,773 miles
  • 2014 – 105,319 miles
  • 2013 – 99,836 miles
  • 2012 – 91,104 miles
  • 2011 – 72,027 miles
  • 2010 – 53,936 miles
  • 2009 – 51,131 miles
  • 2008 – 48,591 miles
  • 2007 – 41,744 miles
  • 2006 – 33,191 miles
  • 2005 – 26,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    461202864047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass147,435 miles (+450)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    147,435 miles
    Test number
    505109493642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass146,985 miles (+5,618)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    146,985 miles
    Test number
    630660434970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,367 miles (+7)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    141,367 miles
    Test number
    312987679718
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail141,360 miles (+5,460)5 major3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,360 miles
    Test number
    684369454478
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass135,900 miles (+5,073)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,900 miles
    Test number
    859811059299
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass130,827 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,827 miles
    Test number
    893621814549
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail130,826 miles (+3,622)1 dangerous3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,826 miles
    Test number
    847579935661
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end thread damaged
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass127,204 miles (+8,702)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    127,204 miles
    Test number
    493118290629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,502 miles (+3,898)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    118,502 miles
    Test number
    559923961984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,604 miles (+3,831)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    114,604 miles
    Test number
    435384476576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,773 miles (+5,454)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    110,773 miles
    Test number
    133354318788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,319 miles (+5,483)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    105,319 miles
    Test number
    795779014340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,836 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    99,836 miles
    Test number
    789342513312
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail99,835 miles (+16)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,835 miles
    Test number
    936192013398
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Fail99,819 miles (+8,715)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,819 miles
    Test number
    458259303333
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Pass91,104 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    91,104 miles
    Test number
    858918192229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail91,028 miles (+19,001)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,028 miles
    Test number
    706617892293
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass72,027 miles (+18,091)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    72,027 miles
    Test number
    986268601323
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront discs and pads worn
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low

  20. Pass53,936 miles (+2,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    53,936 miles
    Test number
    350236010286
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass51,131 miles (+2,540)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    51,131 miles
    Test number
    971375119289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    48,591 miles
    Test number
    960073518292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,591 miles (+6,847)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,591 miles
    Test number
    393103118478
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

  24. Pass41,744 miles (+8,553)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,744 miles
    Test number
    280387387426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,191 miles (+6,455)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    33,191 miles
    Test number
    331281806264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    26,736 miles
    Test number
    582116615201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 LFH

Does LM52 LFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 LFH is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 LFH?
The MOT on LM52 LFH is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 LFH done?
LM52 LFH was recorded at 147,435 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2024, an average of 6,452 miles a year.
Has LM52 LFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 LFH has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LM52 LFH 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 LFH find?
LM52 LFH passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi, and 1 more.

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