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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 YDJMOT history

LM52 YDJ is a blue petrol MINI first used on 24 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Feb 2024.

LM52 YDJ 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 Mar 2025
Mileage
117,925 mi
At MOT on 29 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LM52 YDJ was last recorded at 117,925 miles on 29 Feb 2024, 3,832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,093 miles · 1 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3,832 miles
Average per year
4,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,925 miles
  • 2023 – 114,093 miles
  • 2022 – 109,648 miles
  • 2021 – 109,648 miles
  • 2020 – 107,143 miles
  • 2018 – 106,110 miles
  • 2017 – 103,678 miles
  • 2016 – 101,929 miles
  • 2015 – 98,197 miles
  • 2014 – 95,857 miles
  • 2013 – 92,350 miles
  • 2012 – 85,962 miles
  • 2011 – 80,393 miles
  • 2010 – 72,925 miles
  • 2009 – 64,020 miles
  • 2008 – 53,854 miles
  • 2007 – 42,695 miles
  • 2006 – 30,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,925 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,925 miles (+3,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    117,925 miles
    Test number
    564960857369
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass114,093 miles (+4,445)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    114,093 miles
    Test number
    335025269328
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    109,648 miles
    Test number
    554272359673
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail109,648 miles (+2,505)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,648 miles
    Test number
    458349526062
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass107,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,143 miles
    Test number
    222907848264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail107,143 miles (+1,033)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,143 miles
    Test number
    878008060416
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass106,110 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    106,110 miles
    Test number
    771125755167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,109 miles (+2,431)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,109 miles
    Test number
    766373361701
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass103,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    103,678 miles
    Test number
    884182695665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,678 miles (+1,749)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,678 miles
    Test number
    115743609729
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  11. Pass101,929 miles (+3,732)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    101,929 miles
    Test number
    478057624898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight power steering leak

  12. Pass98,197 miles (+2,340)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    98,197 miles
    Test number
    958747495185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,857 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    95,857 miles
    Test number
    606074364174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  14. Fail95,857 miles (+3,507)2 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,857 miles
    Test number
    396793664188
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  15. Pass92,350 miles (+6,388)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    92,350 miles
    Test number
    155544593184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,962 miles (+5,569)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    85,962 miles
    Test number
    826737772005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,393 miles (+7,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    80,393 miles
    Test number
    589223081093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass72,925 miles (+8,905)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    72,925 miles
    Test number
    270934300442
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

  19. Pass64,020 miles (+10,166)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    64,020 miles
    Test number
    732162419133
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

  20. Pass53,854 miles (+11,159)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    53,854 miles
    Test number
    230043718105
    • NoteFront tyres worn low on edges
    • NoteSmall oil leak
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

  21. Pass42,695 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    42,695 miles
    Test number
    401535917108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,657 miles (+12,526)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,657 miles
    Test number
    241524817189
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  23. Pass30,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,131 miles
    Test number
    114396816171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 YDJ

Does LM52 YDJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 YDJ expired on 1 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 YDJ?
The MOT on LM52 YDJ expired on 1 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 YDJ done?
LM52 YDJ was recorded at 117,925 miles at its MOT on 29 Feb 2024, an average of 4,920 miles a year.
Has LM52 YDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 YDJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LM52 YDJ 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 YDJ find?
LM52 YDJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Feb 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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