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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 MFPMOT history

LM52 MFP is a green petrol MINI first used on 27 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 135,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

LM52 MFP green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2026
Mileage
135,167 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 MFP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 MFP was last recorded at 135,167 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,167 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,167 miles
  • 2024 – 133,611 miles
  • 2023 – 131,943 miles
  • 2022 – 130,559 miles
  • 2021 – 129,145 miles
  • 2020 – 128,270 miles
  • 2019 – 127,042 miles
  • 2018 – 125,103 miles
  • 2017 – 122,853 miles
  • 2016 – 120,115 miles
  • 2015 – 117,359 miles
  • 2014 – 114,393 miles
  • 2013 – 109,060 miles
  • 2012 – 98,231 miles
  • 2011 – 88,982 miles
  • 2010 – 78,547 miles
  • 2009 – 63,046 miles
  • 2008 – 57,455 miles
  • 2007 – 56,481 miles
  • 2006 – 44,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,167 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryGenreal Corrision To Under SideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake Pipe Union CorrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,167 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    135,167 miles
    Test number
    172316205485
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGenreal Corrision To Under Side
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake Pipe Union Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail135,167 miles (+1,556)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,167 miles
    Test number
    396427465806
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGenreal Corrision To Under Side
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake Pipe Union Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass133,611 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    133,611 miles
    Test number
    686557594698
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components have corrosion but not excessive
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail133,606 miles (+1,663)4 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,606 miles
    Test number
    584722380892
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components have corrosion but not excessive
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,943 miles (+1,384)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    131,943 miles
    Test number
    762103948682
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps slightly faded

  6. Pass130,559 miles (+1,414)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    130,559 miles
    Test number
    439781066480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension corroded

  7. Pass129,145 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    129,145 miles
    Test number
    416391500856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail129,144 miles (+874)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,144 miles
    Test number
    956267673359
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass128,270 miles (+1,228)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    128,270 miles
    Test number
    966959842079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 175/65h15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 175/65h15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 175/65h15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 175/65h15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass127,042 miles (+1,939)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    127,042 miles
    Test number
    650318161627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass125,103 miles (+2,250)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    125,103 miles
    Test number
    979751692333
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade split but still in serviceable condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass122,853 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    122,853 miles
    Test number
    847051675074
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail122,853 miles (+2,738)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,853 miles
    Test number
    994872037029
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass120,115 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    120,115 miles
    Test number
    698510833418
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail120,111 miles (+2,752)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,111 miles
    Test number
    462030777341
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass117,359 miles (+2,966)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    117,359 miles
    Test number
    534868575270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of seat belt

  17. Pass114,393 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    114,393 miles
    Test number
    458869134253
    • NoteNsf and osf metal brake pipes corroded

  18. Fail114,392 miles (+5,332)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,392 miles
    Test number
    506769334289
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNsf and osf metal brake pipes corroded

  19. Pass109,060 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    109,060 miles
    Test number
    175481843272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail109,059 miles (+10,828)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,059 miles
    Test number
    305320443475
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass98,231 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    98,231 miles
    Test number
    609598432217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail98,231 miles (+9,249)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,231 miles
    Test number
    987698532201
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass88,982 miles (+75)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    88,982 miles
    Test number
    869375751254
    • NoteRear brake discs slighyly corroded

  24. Fail88,907 miles (+10,360)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,907 miles
    Test number
    768092341260
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs slighyly corroded

  25. Pass78,547 miles (+15,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    78,547 miles
    Test number
    571669630269
    • 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)

  26. Pass63,046 miles (+5,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    63,046 miles
    Test number
    230424869237
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass57,455 miles (+974)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    57,455 miles
    Test number
    261989718229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass56,481 miles (+12,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    56,481 miles
    Test number
    190553147249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass44,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    44,321 miles
    Test number
    680669846216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail44,321 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,321 miles
    Test number
    394388046414
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM52 MFP

Does LM52 MFP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 MFP expired on 20 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 MFP?
The MOT on LM52 MFP expired on 20 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 MFP done?
LM52 MFP was recorded at 135,167 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 4,784 miles a year.
Has LM52 MFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 MFP has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 MFP 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 MFP find?
LM52 MFP passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with 7 advisories: coolant leak; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom; genreal corrision to under side, and 4 more.

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