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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 YDRMOT history

LM52 YDR is a black petrol MINI first used on 24 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 136,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2024.

LM52 YDR black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2025
Mileage
136,659 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 YDR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 YDR was last recorded at 136,659 miles on 26 Apr 2024, 4,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,421 miles · 26 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
4,238 miles
Average per year
5,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 136,659 miles
  • 2023 – 132,421 miles
  • 2022 – 121,762 miles
  • 2021 – 117,074 miles
  • 2020 – 113,936 miles
  • 2019 – 112,208 miles
  • 2018 – 109,092 miles
  • 2017 – 104,265 miles
  • 2016 – 100,806 miles
  • 2015 – 94,239 miles
  • 2014 – 88,123 miles
  • 2013 – 82,887 miles
  • 2012 – 78,180 miles
  • 2011 – 74,079 miles
  • 2010 – 70,024 miles
  • 2009 – 69,704 miles
  • 2007 – 51,510 miles
  • 2006 – 45,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,659 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front play in rack
  • AdvisoryOffside Front play in bottom arm bracket

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,659 miles (+4,238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    136,659 miles
    Test number
    460611038728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front play in rack
    • AdvisoryOffside Front play in bottom arm bracket

  2. Pass132,421 miles (+10,659)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    132,421 miles
    Test number
    449779497208
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass121,762 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    121,762 miles
    Test number
    462670425729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail121,753 miles (+4,679)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,753 miles
    Test number
    913069307930
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass117,074 miles (+31)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    117,074 miles
    Test number
    681294222626
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail117,043 miles (+3,107)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,043 miles
    Test number
    570536641678
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass113,936 miles (+1,728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    113,936 miles
    Test number
    129251494649
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes covered with grease
    • AdvisoryUnder try fitted nsr and osr sills covered by body kit

  8. Pass112,208 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,208 miles
    Test number
    342836226815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail112,206 miles (+3,114)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,206 miles
    Test number
    634475237812
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass109,092 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    109,092 miles
    Test number
    803764217040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail109,090 miles (+4,825)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,090 miles
    Test number
    721826685737
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass104,265 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    104,265 miles
    Test number
    791083790936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail104,264 miles (+3,458)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,264 miles
    Test number
    383515618451
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass100,806 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    100,806 miles
    Test number
    469214488149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak gear box (slight missing of oil)

  15. Fail100,805 miles (+6,566)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,805 miles
    Test number
    145023756845
    • FailureFront Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak gear box (slight missing of oil)

  16. Pass94,239 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,239 miles
    Test number
    578837605184
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail94,211 miles (+6,088)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,211 miles
    Test number
    368963505137
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass88,123 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,123 miles
    Test number
    328812904100
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail88,118 miles (+137)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,118 miles
    Test number
    595281394079
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCoolant level on minimum

  20. Fail87,981 miles (+5,094)5 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,981 miles
    Test number
    519705484023
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass82,887 miles (+4,707)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    82,887 miles
    Test number
    676767663093
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust system slightly deteriorated

  22. Pass78,180 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    78,180 miles
    Test number
    345133232002
    • NoteRear exhaust poor

  23. Fail78,180 miles (+4,101)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,180 miles
    Test number
    425073832068
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteRear exhaust poor

  24. Pass74,079 miles (+4,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    74,079 miles
    Test number
    115632231031
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass70,024 miles (+320)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    70,024 miles
    Test number
    224882630023
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Fail69,704 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,704 miles
    Test number
    390027259261
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass69,704 miles (+18,194)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    69,704 miles
    Test number
    564927859249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass51,510 miles (+6,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    51,510 miles
    Test number
    481767117460
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass45,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    45,391 miles
    Test number
    990952106278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail45,391 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,391 miles
    Test number
    501542006234
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LM52 YDR

Does LM52 YDR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 YDR expired on 25 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 YDR?
The MOT on LM52 YDR expired on 25 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 YDR done?
LM52 YDR was recorded at 136,659 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2024, an average of 5,137 miles a year.
Has LM52 YDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 YDR has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 YDR 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 YDR find?
LM52 YDR passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in rack; offside front play in bottom arm bracket.

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