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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 RFNMOT history

LM52 RFN is a blue petrol MINI first used on 9 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 93,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2022.

LM52 RFN blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2023
Mileage
93,123 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 RFN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 RFN was last recorded at 93,123 miles on 2 Sept 2022, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,104 miles · 31 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
4,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 93,123 miles
  • 2021 – 86,663 miles
  • 2020 – 83,363 miles
  • 2019 – 78,190 miles
  • 2018 – 74,455 miles
  • 2017 – 71,096 miles
  • 2016 – 68,160 miles
  • 2015 – 65,806 miles
  • 2014 – 61,864 miles
  • 2013 – 57,636 miles
  • 2012 – 52,915 miles
  • 2011 – 52,315 miles
  • 2009 – 46,531 miles
  • 2008 – 40,400 miles
  • 2007 – 32,878 miles
  • 2006 – 26,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,123 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both sides)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,123 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,123 miles
    Test number
    144214832704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail93,104 miles (+4)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,104 miles
    Test number
    601812799618
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail93,100 miles (+6,437)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,100 miles
    Test number
    555985219081
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass86,663 miles (+3,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,663 miles
    Test number
    318260680596
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass83,363 miles (+5,173)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,363 miles
    Test number
    817915890729
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass78,190 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,190 miles
    Test number
    932992427991
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield damaged
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Fail78,190 miles (+3,735)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,190 miles
    Test number
    725888656267
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield damaged
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Pass74,455 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    74,455 miles
    Test number
    642994113515
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail74,453 miles (+3,357)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,453 miles
    Test number
    345998393674
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass71,096 miles (+2,936)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,096 miles
    Test number
    837191518405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass68,160 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,160 miles
    Test number
    660975514762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail68,160 miles (+2,354)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,160 miles
    Test number
    962373317511
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass65,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    65,806 miles
    Test number
    226500488940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,806 miles (+3,942)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,806 miles
    Test number
    710131274617
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass61,864 miles (+4,228)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,864 miles
    Test number
    519073134250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,636 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,636 miles
    Test number
    268664033268
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteRear silencer badly corroded

  17. Pass57,636 miles (+4,721)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    57,636 miles
    Test number
    905754633233
    • NoteRear silencer badly corroded

  18. Pass52,915 miles (+600)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    52,915 miles
    Test number
    167202542272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on the inside edge, raised tread design
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a small cut
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on the inside edge, raised tread design
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  19. Fail52,315 miles6 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,315 miles
    Test number
    347238021228
    • 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront brake pads thin
    • NoteFront tyres bald and very thin on inner edges
    • NoteRear silencer outer casing in poor condition

  20. Pass52,315 miles (+5,784)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    52,315 miles
    Test number
    788268121254
    • NoteFront brake pads thin
    • NoteFront tyres bald and very thin on inner edges
    • NoteRear silencer outer casing in poor condition

  21. Fail46,531 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,531 miles
    Test number
    293421269246
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass46,531 miles (+6,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    46,531 miles
    Test number
    820451569231
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass40,400 miles (+7,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,400 miles
    Test number
    343123458210
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass32,878 miles (+6,747)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,878 miles
    Test number
    344234477411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    26,131 miles
    Test number
    413423776243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 RFN

Does LM52 RFN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 RFN expired on 1 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 RFN?
The MOT on LM52 RFN expired on 1 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 RFN done?
LM52 RFN was recorded at 93,123 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2022, an average of 4,207 miles a year.
Has LM52 RFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 RFN has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 RFN 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 RFN find?
LM52 RFN passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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