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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 YDCMOT history

LM52 YDC is a silver petrol MINI first used on 6 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 78,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2024.

LM52 YDC silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2025
Mileage
78,575 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2024
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 YDC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 YDC was last recorded at 78,575 miles on 23 Mar 2024, 3,904 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,671 miles · 16 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
3,904 miles
Average per year
3,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,575 miles
  • 2023 – 74,671 miles
  • 2022 – 71,847 miles
  • 2021 – 70,127 miles
  • 2020 – 67,212 miles
  • 2019 – 64,742 miles
  • 2018 – 62,586 miles
  • 2017 – 60,331 miles
  • 2016 – 58,384 miles
  • 2015 – 55,383 miles
  • 2014 – 52,884 miles
  • 2013 – 49,459 miles
  • 2012 – 45,551 miles
  • 2011 – 43,314 miles
  • 2010 – 40,064 miles
  • 2009 – 37,844 miles
  • 2008 – 34,777 miles
  • 2007 – 27,250 miles
  • 2006 – 22,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,575 miles
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF & NSR (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,575 miles (+3,904)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    78,575 miles
    Test number
    977411223385
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF & NSR (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass74,671 miles (+4)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    74,671 miles
    Test number
    142651006834
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail74,667 miles (+2,820)1 dangerous3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,667 miles
    Test number
    720863476166
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass71,847 miles (+1,720)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    71,847 miles
    Test number
    224376063777
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront coolant leak radiator area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close on outer edge on tread (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass70,127 miles (+2,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    70,127 miles
    Test number
    923669039540
    • 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. Pass67,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    67,212 miles
    Test number
    973124308502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail67,211 miles (+2,469)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,211 miles
    Test number
    312857714237
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass64,742 miles (+2,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    64,742 miles
    Test number
    155257503212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass62,586 miles (+2,255)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,586 miles
    Test number
    525307752570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,331 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,331 miles
    Test number
    556947421010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,324 miles (+1,940)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,324 miles
    Test number
    825773448895
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass58,384 miles (+3,001)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    58,384 miles
    Test number
    610611344675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,383 miles (+2,499)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    55,383 miles
    Test number
    555621955036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,884 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,884 miles
    Test number
    209863654056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,876 miles (+3,417)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,876 miles
    Test number
    118671154451
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass49,459 miles (+3,908)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    49,459 miles
    Test number
    169713953013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,551 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    45,551 miles
    Test number
    678099742055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,314 miles (+3,250)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,314 miles
    Test number
    589937761238
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear wiper

  19. Pass40,064 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,064 miles
    Test number
    102281070287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,002 miles (+2,158)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,002 miles
    Test number
    203735860253
    • FailureFront Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs pitted and worn

  21. Pass37,844 miles (+3,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,844 miles
    Test number
    513032179290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass34,777 miles (+1,454)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    34,777 miles
    Test number
    744698368203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,323 miles (+6,073)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    33,323 miles
    Test number
    290479728060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,250 miles (+4,952)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    27,250 miles
    Test number
    354844727017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    22,298 miles
    Test number
    143320326471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 YDC

Does LM52 YDC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 YDC expired on 22 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 YDC?
The MOT on LM52 YDC expired on 22 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 YDC done?
LM52 YDC was recorded at 78,575 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2024, an average of 3,097 miles a year.
Has LM52 YDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 YDC has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 YDC 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 YDC find?
LM52 YDC passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2024 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen, and 2 more.

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