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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 YXJMOT history

LM52 YXJ is a red petrol MINI first used on 7 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 117,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2021.

LM52 YXJ red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2022
Mileage
117,304 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2021
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 YXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 YXJ was last recorded at 117,304 miles on 29 Nov 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,304 miles · 25 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 117,304 miles
  • 2020 – 115,897 miles
  • 2019 – 113,626 miles
  • 2018 – 111,519 miles
  • 2017 – 109,846 miles
  • 2016 – 108,198 miles
  • 2015 – 104,082 miles
  • 2014 – 91,212 miles
  • 2013 – 81,049 miles
  • 2012 – 71,074 miles
  • 2011 – 58,228 miles
  • 2010 – 44,928 miles
  • 2009 – 34,660 miles
  • 2008 – 26,027 miles
  • 2007 – 22,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,304 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Light cluster has water ingress

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,304 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,304 miles
    Test number
    112379804955
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  2. Fail117,304 miles (+1,407)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,304 miles
    Test number
    443092217699
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  3. Pass115,897 miles (+2,271)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,897 miles
    Test number
    875080801641
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass113,626 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,626 miles
    Test number
    709972405027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light cluster has water ingress
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated

  5. Fail113,625 miles (+2,106)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,625 miles
    Test number
    389362755613
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light cluster has water ingress
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated

  6. Pass111,519 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,519 miles
    Test number
    120782467487
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light cluster has water ingress
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear,and offside front steel brake pipes slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail111,519 miles (+1,673)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,519 miles
    Test number
    173421889805
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light cluster has water ingress
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear,and offside front steel brake pipes slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass109,846 miles (+1,648)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    109,846 miles
    Test number
    850324420961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,198 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    108,198 miles
    Test number
    826328096000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,189 miles (+1,832)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,189 miles
    Test number
    374604080725
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass106,357 miles (+2,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    106,357 miles
    Test number
    568778243154
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass104,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    104,082 miles
    Test number
    139082145445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail104,082 miles (+12,870)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,082 miles
    Test number
    229072245061
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass91,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    91,212 miles
    Test number
    168821534402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,212 miles (+10,163)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,212 miles
    Test number
    128930934436
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroed and flaking off also has a slight leak

  16. Pass81,049 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    81,049 miles
    Test number
    409098733032
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and starting to flake off but silencer not leaking

  17. Fail81,049 miles (+9,975)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,049 miles
    Test number
    978308433072
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and starting to flake off but silencer not leaking

  18. Pass71,074 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    71,074 miles
    Test number
    616336642045
    • NoteGOODYEAR EXCELLENCE RFT 195/55/R16 (87H)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and flaking off but silencer not leaking yet

  19. Fail71,074 miles (+12,846)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,074 miles
    Test number
    675366342095
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteGOODYEAR EXCELLENCE RFT 195/55/R16 (87H)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and flaking off but silencer not leaking yet

  20. Pass58,228 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    58,228 miles
    Test number
    916716941064
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres slightly wearing from inneer edges
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and flaking off but not leaking

  21. Fail58,228 miles (+13,300)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,228 miles
    Test number
    999166041045
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres slightly wearing from inneer edges
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and flaking off but not leaking

  22. Fail44,928 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,928 miles
    Test number
    341715230059
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteSlight seepage of oil from oil filter housing

  23. Pass44,928 miles (+10,268)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    44,928 miles
    Test number
    811555930052
    • NoteSlight seepage of oil from oil filter housing

  24. Pass34,660 miles (+8,633)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,660 miles
    Test number
    770677749071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside rear rtre slightly wearing from inner edge.
    • NoteSlight wettness on power steering pipe/hose near steering rack

  25. Pass26,027 miles (+3,675)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    26,027 miles
    Test number
    511118838084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,352 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    22,352 miles
    Test number
    440564447075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail22,351 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,351 miles
    Test number
    143810147094
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about LM52 YXJ

Does LM52 YXJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 YXJ expired on 28 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 YXJ?
The MOT on LM52 YXJ expired on 28 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 YXJ done?
LM52 YXJ was recorded at 117,304 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2021, an average of 6,414 miles a year.
Has LM52 YXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 YXJ has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LM52 YXJ 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 YXJ find?
LM52 YXJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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