
MINI
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc
LM52 MFKMOT history
LM52 MFK is a blue petrol MINI first used on 23 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 146,651 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 146,651 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 33
- 19 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 5,304 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 MFK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 23 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 MFK was last recorded at 146,651 miles on 9 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 146,651 miles · 5 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,304 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 146,651 miles
- 2023 – 140,558 miles
- 2022 – 137,173 miles
- 2021 – 133,013 miles
- 2020 – 129,623 miles
- 2019 – 125,604 miles
- 2018 – 120,643 miles
- 2017 – 110,402 miles
- 2016 – 104,386 miles
- 2015 – 100,349 miles
- 2014 – 94,691 miles
- 2013 – 88,607 miles
- 2012 – 82,352 miles
- 2011 – 75,396 miles
- 2010 – 74,764 miles
- 2009 – 69,542 miles
- 2008 – 63,144 miles
- 2007 – 55,208 miles
- 2005 – 48,196 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Headlamp levelling device inoperative
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
33 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,651 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 146,651 miles
- Test number
- 816533608828
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail146,651 miles (+6,093)7 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,651 miles
- Test number
- 401481253901
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure, clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass140,558 miles (+86)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 140,558 miles
- Test number
- 766605084471
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
Fail140,472 miles (+3,299)7 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,472 miles
- Test number
- 778938845364
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
Pass137,173 miles (+4,160)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 137,173 miles
- Test number
- 662658192227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,013 miles (+3,390)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 133,013 miles
- Test number
- 657066567837
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,623 miles (+47)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 129,623 miles
- Test number
- 911304812667
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,576 miles (+3,972)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,576 miles
- Test number
- 306743131044
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to crack
Pass125,604 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 125,604 miles
- Test number
- 456021335021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRUN FLAT TYRES FITTED TO REAR, NON RUN FLATS FITTED TO FRONT
Fail125,603 miles (+4,960)5 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,603 miles
- Test number
- 284897859873
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRUN FLAT TYRES FITTED TO REAR, NON RUN FLATS FITTED TO FRONT
Pass120,643 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 120,643 miles
- Test number
- 860689822337
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail120,643 miles (+10,241)4 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,643 miles
- Test number
- 661140199340
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass110,402 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 110,402 miles
- Test number
- 817880080583
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail110,402 miles (+6,016)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,402 miles
- Test number
- 955893168815
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass104,386 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 104,386 miles
- Test number
- 203736650633
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,386 miles (+4,037)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,386 miles
- Test number
- 312830922543
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass100,349 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 100,349 miles
- Test number
- 117340585075
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail100,349 miles (+5,658)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,349 miles
- Test number
- 296330785050
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass94,691 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 94,691 miles
- Test number
- 109601784417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,691 miles (+6,084)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,691 miles
- Test number
- 396701784027
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass88,607 miles (+6,255)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 88,607 miles
- Test number
- 139342183460
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteRear brake pipes starting to rust
Pass82,352 miles (+456)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 82,352 miles
- Test number
- 965172162003
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail81,896 miles (+6,500)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,896 miles
- Test number
- 108189232042
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass75,396 miles (+632)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 75,396 miles
- Test number
- 497928061024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail74,764 miles3 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,764 miles
- Test number
- 162421090410
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteRear number plate slightly delaminated
Pass74,764 miles (+5,222)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 74,764 miles
- Test number
- 781321890050
- NoteRear number plate slightly delaminated
Pass69,542 miles5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 69,542 miles
- Test number
- 182019489404
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteNsf wiper blade split
- NoteRear number plate has water ingress
- NoteTopped up engine oil befor test
Fail69,542 miles (+6,398)4 failures4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,542 miles
- Test number
- 183329279444
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteNsf wiper blade split
- NoteRear number plate has water ingress
- NoteTopped up engine oil befor test
Pass63,144 miles (+129)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 63,144 miles
- Test number
- 743730888042
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail63,015 miles (+7,807)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,015 miles
- Test number
- 642751478053
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,208 miles (+7,012)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 55,208 miles
- Test number
- 534634967001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,196 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 48,196 miles
- Test number
- 800930055341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,196 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,196 miles
- Test number
- 430600755325
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Questions about LM52 MFK
- Does LM52 MFK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM52 MFK expired on 8 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 MFK?
- The MOT on LM52 MFK expired on 8 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM52 MFK done?
- LM52 MFK was recorded at 146,651 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2024, an average of 5,304 miles a year.
- Has LM52 MFK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 MFK has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM52 MFK 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 MFK find?
- LM52 MFK passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting point; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 3 more.
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