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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 XECMOT history

LM52 XEC is a red petrol MINI first used on 24 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 74,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2024.

LM52 XEC red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2025
Mileage
74,656 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2024
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XEC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XEC was last recorded at 74,656 miles on 23 Jan 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,655 miles · 22 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 74,656 miles
  • 2023 – 68,234 miles
  • 2022 – 63,857 miles
  • 2021 – 63,183 miles
  • 2020 – 62,465 miles
  • 2019 – 61,363 miles
  • 2018 – 60,097 miles
  • 2017 – 58,851 miles
  • 2016 – 57,748 miles
  • 2015 – 56,153 miles
  • 2014 – 54,778 miles
  • 2013 – 51,794 miles
  • 2012 – 50,007 miles
  • 2011 – 46,688 miles
  • 2010 – 40,284 miles
  • 2009 – 34,841 miles
  • 2008 – 28,871 miles
  • 2007 – 21,349 miles
  • 2006 – 16,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,656 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer shoulder and heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,656 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    74,656 miles
    Test number
    915863773827
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail74,655 miles (+6,421)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,655 miles
    Test number
    529285005235
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass68,234 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    68,234 miles
    Test number
    115802793336
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail68,232 miles (+4,375)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,232 miles
    Test number
    828511977240
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass63,857 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    63,857 miles
    Test number
    988008959813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail63,857 miles (+674)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,857 miles
    Test number
    693903873345
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass63,183 miles (+718)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,183 miles
    Test number
    323778245621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass62,465 miles (+1,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,465 miles
    Test number
    542563127232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass61,363 miles (+1,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    61,363 miles
    Test number
    518072770294
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass60,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,097 miles
    Test number
    724366416306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,095 miles (+1,244)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,095 miles
    Test number
    510444346296
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass58,851 miles (+1,103)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,851 miles
    Test number
    686734072768
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper suspension mount rubber deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread low on both edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension mount rubber deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread low on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass57,748 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,748 miles
    Test number
    839121503592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer shoulder and heavily perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs pitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil on minimum

  14. Fail57,747 miles (+1,594)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,747 miles
    Test number
    144989215270
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer shoulder and heavily perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs pitted
    • AdvisoryCoolant empty
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil on minimum

  15. Fail56,153 miles1 repaired5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,153 miles
    Test number
    109859015059
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside front & offside front brake discs worn & corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on both inner & outer edges
    • NoteNearside rear & offside rear, front to rear, center brake pipes corroded - in clip unable to inspect

  16. Pass56,153 miles (+1,375)5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    56,153 miles
    Test number
    798039515076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside front & offside front brake discs worn & corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on both inner & outer edges
    • NoteNearside rear & offside rear, front to rear, center brake pipes corroded - in clip unable to inspect

  17. Pass54,778 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    54,778 miles
    Test number
    265267314059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread cracked/perished.

  18. Fail54,778 miles (+2,984)4 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,778 miles
    Test number
    196025114005
    • FailureNearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread cracked/perished.

  19. Pass51,794 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,794 miles
    Test number
    659114523046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBonnet hard to open and close.
    • NoteCentre brake pipes corrded within retaing clips.

  20. Fail51,794 miles (+1,787)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,794 miles
    Test number
    745864623063
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCentre brake pipes corrded within retaing clips.

  21. Pass50,007 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    50,007 miles
    Test number
    179564022471
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail50,007 miles (+3,319)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,007 miles
    Test number
    966714622029
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass46,688 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    46,688 miles
    Test number
    529736841045
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail46,683 miles (+6,399)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,683 miles
    Test number
    899185841065
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass40,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    40,284 miles
    Test number
    134662440442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail40,284 miles (+5,443)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,284 miles
    Test number
    223712740066
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass34,841 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,841 miles
    Test number
    951954759075
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Fail34,841 miles (+5,970)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,841 miles
    Test number
    662624059082
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass28,871 miles (+7,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    28,871 miles
    Test number
    670613558025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass21,349 miles (+4,843)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    21,349 miles
    Test number
    833161557027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass16,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    16,506 miles
    Test number
    594557746026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 XEC

Does LM52 XEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 XEC expired on 23 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XEC?
The MOT on LM52 XEC expired on 23 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 XEC done?
LM52 XEC was recorded at 74,656 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2024, an average of 3,243 miles a year.
Has LM52 XEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XEC has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 XEC 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 XEC find?
LM52 XEC passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2024 with 1 advisory: rear coil spring corroded both.

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