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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 YCUMOT history

LM52 YCU is a red petrol MINI first used on 14 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 110,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2022.

LM52 YCU red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2023
Mileage
110,677 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 YCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 YCU was last recorded at 110,677 miles on 11 Aug 2022, 1,342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,335 miles · 12 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
1,342 miles
Average per year
4,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 110,677 miles
  • 2021 – 109,335 miles
  • 2020 – 108,601 miles
  • 2019 – 107,962 miles
  • 2018 – 107,393 miles
  • 2017 – 105,847 miles
  • 2016 – 101,916 miles
  • 2015 – 92,777 miles
  • 2014 – 84,625 miles
  • 2013 – 74,238 miles
  • 2012 – 69,761 miles
  • 2011 – 64,586 miles
  • 2010 – 59,413 miles
  • 2009 – 56,950 miles
  • 2008 – 52,829 miles
  • 2007 – 44,698 miles
  • 2006 – 35,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,677 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,677 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    110,677 miles
    Test number
    854830371340
    • 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))

  2. Fail110,677 miles (+1,342)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,677 miles
    Test number
    444766560910
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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))

  3. Pass109,335 miles (+734)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    109,335 miles
    Test number
    200414547366
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass108,601 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    108,601 miles
    Test number
    481536000900
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail108,601 miles (+639)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,601 miles
    Test number
    784276713573
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass107,962 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,962 miles
    Test number
    590851638971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail107,952 miles (+559)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,952 miles
    Test number
    492058115889
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass107,393 miles (+1,546)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    107,393 miles
    Test number
    600873441117
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked

  9. Pass105,847 miles (+3,931)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    105,847 miles
    Test number
    632659642546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass101,916 miles (+9,139)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    101,916 miles
    Test number
    571753672304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,777 miles
    Test number
    918813685133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,777 miles (+8,152)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,777 miles
    Test number
    329072485187
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass84,625 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    84,625 miles
    Test number
    347788914412
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail84,619 miles (+10,381)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,619 miles
    Test number
    617273914220
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside number plate light lens missing

  15. Pass74,238 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,238 miles
    Test number
    545922573167
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail74,238 miles (+4,477)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,238 miles
    Test number
    228882073473
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass69,761 miles (+5,175)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    69,761 miles
    Test number
    427537862192
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriated

  18. Pass64,586 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,586 miles
    Test number
    285438761116
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside front electric window not working

  19. Fail64,586 miles (+5,173)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,586 miles
    Test number
    565498861187
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside front electric window not working

  20. Pass59,413 miles (+2,463)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    59,413 miles
    Test number
    822815170161
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteDrivers window n/w
    • NoteN/s number plate cover missing
    • NoteO/s inner driveshaft gaitor leaking

  21. Fail56,950 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,950 miles
    Test number
    411611569178
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAlot of travel on parking brake lever

  22. Pass56,950 miles (+4,121)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    56,950 miles
    Test number
    771421869135
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAlot of travel on parking brake lever

  23. Pass52,829 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    52,829 miles
    Test number
    881992578175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,785 miles (+8,087)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,785 miles
    Test number
    721020778181
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass44,698 miles (+382)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,698 miles
    Test number
    220147077169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail44,316 miles (+9,260)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,316 miles
    Test number
    664143567103
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass35,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    35,056 miles
    Test number
    262495306425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 YCU

Does LM52 YCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 YCU expired on 11 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 YCU?
The MOT on LM52 YCU expired on 11 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 YCU done?
LM52 YCU was recorded at 110,677 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2022, an average of 4,633 miles a year.
Has LM52 YCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 YCU has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 YCU 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 YCU find?
LM52 YCU passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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