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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 YJAMOT history

LM52 YJA is a blue petrol MINI Cooper first used on 29 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 70,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
70,066 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 YJA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 YJA was last recorded at 70,066 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 1,252 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,814 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,252 miles
Average per year
2,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,066 miles
  • 2025 – 68,814 miles
  • 2024 – 67,374 miles
  • 2023 – 66,055 miles
  • 2022 – 64,427 miles
  • 2021 – 62,510 miles
  • 2020 – 61,155 miles
  • 2019 – 60,375 miles
  • 2017 – 58,831 miles
  • 2016 – 54,480 miles
  • 2015 – 48,943 miles
  • 2014 – 46,269 miles
  • 2013 – 42,625 miles
  • 2012 – 38,050 miles
  • 2011 – 34,586 miles
  • 2010 – 29,436 miles
  • 2009 – 26,229 miles
  • 2008 – 22,660 miles
  • 2007 – 18,423 miles
  • 2006 – 14,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,066 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking/perishing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,066 miles (+1,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    70,066 miles
    Test number
    431139981416
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass68,814 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    68,814 miles
    Test number
    415961223018
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail68,814 miles (+1,440)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,814 miles
    Test number
    116844451310
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure round outer edge of tread and sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass67,374 miles (+1,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    67,374 miles
    Test number
    295684431587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass66,055 miles (+1,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    66,055 miles
    Test number
    650549194843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass64,427 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    64,427 miles
    Test number
    318107768759
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail64,427 miles (+1,917)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,427 miles
    Test number
    602936300133
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass62,510 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    62,510 miles
    Test number
    937314040553
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre both nearside and off side rear tyres
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin signs over over heating on brake disc and slight binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has age cracks [2008year ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage located rear of engine compartment from the hoses that connect reservoir and high pressure hose (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail62,510 miles (+1,355)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,510 miles
    Test number
    308718077111
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high carried out realignment (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre both nearside and off side rear tyres
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin signs over over heating on brake disc and slight binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has age cracks [2008year ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage located rear of engine compartment from the hoses that connect reservoir and high pressure hose (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass61,155 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    61,155 miles
    Test number
    209027982148
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail61,155 miles (+780)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,155 miles
    Test number
    342572574845
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass60,375 miles (+1,544)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    60,375 miles
    Test number
    804693882969
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated DETERIORATING BUT NO LOSE OF GREASE. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass58,831 miles (+1,937)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,831 miles
    Test number
    355814286989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,894 miles (+2,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    56,894 miles
    Test number
    131643804435
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass54,480 miles (+5,537)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,480 miles
    Test number
    107333786518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,943 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,943 miles
    Test number
    278880915114
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Fail48,943 miles (+2,674)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,943 miles
    Test number
    895390515106
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Fail46,269 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,269 miles
    Test number
    397701214190
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass46,269 miles (+3,644)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    46,269 miles
    Test number
    515951414117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,625 miles
    Test number
    435759903195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,625 miles (+4,575)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,625 miles
    Test number
    136268503107
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass38,050 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,050 miles
    Test number
    167178202172
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn out on inner edges

  23. Fail38,050 miles (+3,464)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,050 miles
    Test number
    239198602147
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn out on inner edges

  24. Pass34,586 miles (+5,150)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,586 miles
    Test number
    838772701115
    • NoteNearsde rear tyre deteriorated

  25. Pass29,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    29,436 miles
    Test number
    901216200153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,436 miles (+3,207)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,436 miles
    Test number
    610066600124
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn out
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn out too excess on inner and outer edges

  27. Pass26,229 miles (+3,569)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    26,229 miles
    Test number
    433846309062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,660 miles (+4,237)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    22,660 miles
    Test number
    783556938028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass18,423 miles (+3,624)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    18,423 miles
    Test number
    592405127049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass14,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    14,799 miles
    Test number
    711264936052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail14,798 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,798 miles
    Test number
    374684436038
    • FailureFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about LM52 YJA

Does LM52 YJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 YJA is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 YJA?
The MOT on LM52 YJA is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 YJA done?
LM52 YJA was recorded at 70,066 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 2,717 miles a year.
Has LM52 YJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 YJA has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 YJA 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 YJA find?
LM52 YJA passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower oil leak, but not excessive.

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