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Yellow · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 MFVMOT history

LM52 MFV is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 16 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 147,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

LM52 MFV yellow MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
147,488 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LM52 MFV was last recorded at 147,488 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,480 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,488 miles
  • 2024 – 142,821 miles
  • 2023 – 138,092 miles
  • 2022 – 135,308 miles
  • 2021 – 129,504 miles
  • 2020 – 125,723 miles
  • 2019 – 120,254 miles
  • 2018 – 114,040 miles
  • 2016 – 109,305 miles
  • 2015 – 106,267 miles
  • 2014 – 103,258 miles
  • 2013 – 100,794 miles
  • 2012 – 98,146 miles
  • 2011 – 94,889 miles
  • 2010 – 88,968 miles
  • 2009 – 81,865 miles
  • 2008 – 69,596 miles
  • 2007 – 62,207 miles
  • 2006 – 42,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,488 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,488 miles (+8)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    147,488 miles
    Test number
    349553029460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  2. Fail147,480 miles (+7)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,480 miles
    Test number
    370806556305
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  3. Fail147,473 miles (+4,652)8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,473 miles
    Test number
    205823634388
    • MajorBoot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator glass broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  4. Pass142,821 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    142,821 miles
    Test number
    754722410754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail142,806 miles (+4,714)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,806 miles
    Test number
    639066882259
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp beam images very poor close to excessive

  6. Pass138,092 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    138,092 miles
    Test number
    153593307345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate lamps very dim close to excessive

  7. Fail138,084 miles (+2,776)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,084 miles
    Test number
    212769253713
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate lamps very dim close to excessive

  8. Pass135,308 miles (+5,804)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    135,308 miles
    Test number
    869635103977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate lights dim
    • AdvisoryHead lamp images poor

  9. Pass129,504 miles (+3,781)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    129,504 miles
    Test number
    914671978550
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heavily corroded

  10. Pass125,723 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    125,723 miles
    Test number
    742646334247
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail125,723 miles (+5,469)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,723 miles
    Test number
    893317665077
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass120,254 miles (+86)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    120,254 miles
    Test number
    910730418450
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail120,168 miles (+6,128)5 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,168 miles
    Test number
    893496173112
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass114,040 miles (+2,063)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    114,040 miles
    Test number
    107931723465
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  15. Pass111,977 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    111,977 miles
    Test number
    438013407518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre tread distorted
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section in poor condition

  16. Fail111,977 miles (+2,672)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,977 miles
    Test number
    385906461738
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre tread distorted
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section in poor condition

  17. Pass109,305 miles (+3,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    109,305 miles
    Test number
    651477819802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass106,267 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    106,267 miles
    Test number
    719195715065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail106,267 miles (+3,009)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,267 miles
    Test number
    747275215055
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass103,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    103,258 miles
    Test number
    259113514029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail103,258 miles (+2,464)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,258 miles
    Test number
    636393914082
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Fail100,794 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,794 miles
    Test number
    645775613031
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded.

  23. Pass100,794 miles (+2,648)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    100,794 miles
    Test number
    726685013066
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded.

  24. Pass98,146 miles (+3,257)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    98,146 miles
    Test number
    238081212050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass94,889 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    94,889 miles
    Test number
    557314611030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear number plate poor condition

  26. Fail94,874 miles (+5,906)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,874 miles
    Test number
    265204311013
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear number plate poor condition

  27. Pass88,968 miles (+7,103)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    88,968 miles
    Test number
    430484900080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass81,865 miles (+12,269)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    81,865 miles
    Test number
    721595919024
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNosie from offside front hub area unable to comfirm fault
    • NoteOffside rear bead rim has slight damage

  29. Pass69,596 miles (+7,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    69,596 miles
    Test number
    510297708074
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  30. Pass62,207 miles (+20,016)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    62,207 miles
    Test number
    292405517072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass42,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    42,191 miles
    Test number
    883902316037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 MFV

Does LM52 MFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 MFV is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM52 MFV?
The MOT on LM52 MFV is valid until 11 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 MFV done?
LM52 MFV was recorded at 147,488 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 5,309 miles a year.
Has LM52 MFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 MFV has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 MFV 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 MFV find?
LM52 MFV passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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