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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 LFSMOT history

LM52 LFS is a silver petrol MINI first used on 24 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 117,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

LM52 LFS silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
117,674 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 LFS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 LFS was last recorded at 117,674 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 11,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,554 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,120 miles
Average per year
5,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,674 miles
  • 2024 – 106,554 miles
  • 2023 – 101,287 miles
  • 2022 – 85,417 miles
  • 2020 – 75,313 miles
  • 2019 – 68,785 miles
  • 2018 – 59,155 miles
  • 2017 – 57,803 miles
  • 2016 – 55,251 miles
  • 2015 – 52,189 miles
  • 2014 – 49,224 miles
  • 2013 – 45,467 miles
  • 2012 – 41,788 miles
  • 2011 – 36,386 miles
  • 2010 – 30,243 miles
  • 2009 – 23,045 miles
  • 2008 – 14,247 miles
  • 2007 – 10,405 miles
  • 2006 – 8,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,674 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryFront windscreen chip mark

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,674 miles (+11,120)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    117,674 miles
    Test number
    486184894156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen chip mark
  2. Pass106,554 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    106,554 miles
    Test number
    241032914604
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Fail106,554 miles (+5,267)5 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,554 miles
    Test number
    928021759470
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass101,287 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    101,287 miles
    Test number
    885366177821
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail101,287 miles (+8,101)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,287 miles
    Test number
    722083316231
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear 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 tyre slightly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel cap seal deteriorated
  6. Pass93,186 miles (+7,769)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    93,186 miles
    Test number
    452829038609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass85,417 miles (+10,104)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    85,417 miles
    Test number
    130167380641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,313 miles (+6,528)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,313 miles
    Test number
    562147530371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,785 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,785 miles
    Test number
    454054920135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,784 miles (+9,629)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,784 miles
    Test number
    477573977110
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (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))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass59,155 miles (+1,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    59,155 miles
    Test number
    793888461707
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass57,803 miles (+2,552)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    57,803 miles
    Test number
    428116831341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket very corroded
  13. Pass55,251 miles (+3,062)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,251 miles
    Test number
    329367788719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,189 miles (+2,965)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    52,189 miles
    Test number
    214350576676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,224 miles (+3,757)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,224 miles
    Test number
    275084724337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,467 miles (+3,679)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    45,467 miles
    Test number
    986214643357
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty
    • NoteWipers starting to split
  17. Pass41,788 miles (+5,402)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    41,788 miles
    Test number
    787917142318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,386 miles (+6,143)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,386 miles
    Test number
    877885031384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,243 miles (+7,198)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    30,243 miles
    Test number
    532270250372
    • NoteEngine oil on min
  20. Pass23,045 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    23,045 miles
    Test number
    292307319376
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres splitting and cracking through tread areas, worn unevenly and starting to loose shape on the inner edges
    • NoteWater ingress into offside headlamp
  21. Fail23,045 miles (+8,798)6 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,045 miles
    Test number
    363866119357
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres splitting and cracking through tread areas, worn unevenly and starting to loose shape on the inner edges
    • NoteWater ingress into offside headlamp
  22. Pass14,247 miles (+1,846)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    14,247 miles
    Test number
    481478948472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,401 miles (+1,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    12,401 miles
    Test number
    841611628085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass10,405 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    10,405 miles
    Test number
    201724327079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass8,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    8,353 miles
    Test number
    294539416047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 LFS

Does LM52 LFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 LFS is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM52 LFS?
The MOT on LM52 LFS is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 LFS done?
LM52 LFS was recorded at 117,674 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 5,518 miles a year.
Has LM52 LFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 LFS has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 LFS 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 LFS find?
LM52 LFS passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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