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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 YJEMOT history

LM52 YJE is a blue petrol MINI first used on 18 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 133,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

LM52 YJE blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
133,596 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 YJE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 YJE was last recorded at 133,596 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,595 miles · 13 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,596 miles
  • 2024 – 133,347 miles
  • 2023 – 129,341 miles
  • 2021 – 119,402 miles
  • 2020 – 116,303 miles
  • 2019 – 112,933 miles
  • 2018 – 110,892 miles
  • 2017 – 106,324 miles
  • 2016 – 96,403 miles
  • 2015 – 87,409 miles
  • 2014 – 78,773 miles
  • 2013 – 73,699 miles
  • 2012 – 67,327 miles
  • 2011 – 56,958 miles
  • 2010 – 47,145 miles
  • 2009 – 37,253 miles
  • 2008 – 25,932 miles
  • 2007 – 19,823 miles
  • 2006 – 17,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,596 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,596 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    133,596 miles
    Test number
    188927404137
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail133,595 miles (+248)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,595 miles
    Test number
    868642286022
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,347 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,347 miles
    Test number
    240293641083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail133,341 miles (+4,000)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,341 miles
    Test number
    216833490217
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass129,341 miles (+9,939)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    129,341 miles
    Test number
    189074245644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,402 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    119,402 miles
    Test number
    522165817045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail119,392 miles (+3,089)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,392 miles
    Test number
    653274418662
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass116,303 miles (+3,370)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    116,303 miles
    Test number
    991727370779
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corrode
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  9. Pass112,933 miles (+2,041)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,933 miles
    Test number
    310139038660
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

  10. Pass110,892 miles (+4,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    110,892 miles
    Test number
    220558031057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass106,324 miles (+9,921)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    106,324 miles
    Test number
    571050323640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass96,403 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    96,403 miles
    Test number
    846792715540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  13. Fail96,403 miles (+8,994)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,403 miles
    Test number
    719074060613
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  14. Pass87,409 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    87,409 miles
    Test number
    806065955040
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail87,409 miles (+8,636)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,409 miles
    Test number
    868024355058
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass78,773 miles (+5,074)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    78,773 miles
    Test number
    449461534004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,699 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    73,699 miles
    Test number
    497954953021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,671 miles (+6,344)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,671 miles
    Test number
    157257943045
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass67,327 miles (+10,369)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    67,327 miles
    Test number
    988036742090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust System Rusty
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass56,958 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    56,958 miles
    Test number
    797169221053
    • NoteOffside wiper blade in poor condition

  21. Fail56,958 miles (+9,813)3 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,958 miles
    Test number
    988579821016
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOffside wiper blade in poor condition

  22. Pass47,145 miles (+9,892)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,145 miles
    Test number
    402343520094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,253 miles (+11,321)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,253 miles
    Test number
    801721639003
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOff side rear tyre cracked in tread

  24. Pass25,932 miles (+6,109)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    25,932 miles
    Test number
    962706528081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge (stepped tread) and perished

  25. Pass19,823 miles (+2,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    19,823 miles
    Test number
    102417327030
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass17,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    17,015 miles
    Test number
    621471246014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail17,015 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,015 miles
    Test number
    883551246077
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Questions about LM52 YJE

Does LM52 YJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 YJE is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM52 YJE?
The MOT on LM52 YJE is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 YJE done?
LM52 YJE was recorded at 133,596 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 5,875 miles a year.
Has LM52 YJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 YJE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 YJE 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 YJE find?
LM52 YJE passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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