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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 YYSMOT history

LM52 YYS is a blue petrol MINI first used on 4 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 125,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

LM52 YYS blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
125,516 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 YYS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 YYS was last recorded at 125,516 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 4,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,598 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,918 miles
Average per year
5,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,516 miles
  • 2025 – 120,598 miles
  • 2024 – 113,795 miles
  • 2023 – 104,523 miles
  • 2022 – 99,024 miles
  • 2021 – 99,011 miles
  • 2019 – 98,995 miles
  • 2018 – 96,757 miles
  • 2017 – 93,679 miles
  • 2016 – 89,636 miles
  • 2015 – 82,572 miles
  • 2014 – 75,803 miles
  • 2013 – 68,274 miles
  • 2012 – 62,194 miles
  • 2011 – 56,066 miles
  • 2010 – 49,943 miles
  • 2009 – 43,456 miles
  • 2008 – 37,305 miles
  • 2007 – 31,962 miles
  • 2006 – 25,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,516 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened / suspension

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost round mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass125,516 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    125,516 miles
    Test number
    567526035474
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail125,516 miles (+4,918)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,516 miles
    Test number
    929045820331
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass120,598 miles (+6,803)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    120,598 miles
    Test number
    783031847322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass113,795 miles (+9,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    113,795 miles
    Test number
    869391029991
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass104,523 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    104,523 miles
    Test number
    147842037462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail104,496 miles (+5,472)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,496 miles
    Test number
    316487686982
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass99,024 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    99,024 miles
    Test number
    398117578056
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass99,021 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,021 miles
    Test number
    387374859565
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened / suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail99,020 miles (+9)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,020 miles
    Test number
    645451525841
    • MajorRear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened / suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass99,011 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    99,011 miles
    Test number
    558372184373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,995 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    98,995 miles
    Test number
    108013465459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost round mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail98,985 miles (+88)1 dangerous5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,985 miles
    Test number
    849729875609
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer area (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated is insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost round mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail98,897 miles (+2,140)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,897 miles
    Test number
    651921361646
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass96,757 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    96,757 miles
    Test number
    941028497611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,755 miles (+3,076)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,755 miles
    Test number
    689879794092
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  16. Pass93,679 miles (+4,043)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    93,679 miles
    Test number
    803943742790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,636 miles (+196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    89,636 miles
    Test number
    222299437110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail89,440 miles (+6,868)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,440 miles
    Test number
    681205560472
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass82,572 miles (+6,769)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,572 miles
    Test number
    875149555274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear box starting to corrode and loose on bracket

  20. Pass75,803 miles (+294)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,803 miles
    Test number
    999490714288
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

  21. Fail75,509 miles (+7,235)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,509 miles
    Test number
    185299194198
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

  22. Pass68,274 miles (+6,080)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,274 miles
    Test number
    366429893143
    • NoteNsf outer cv boot weaping
    • NoteNsr tyre worn close to 2mm bars and slightly out of shape
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroding

  23. Pass62,194 miles (+6,128)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    62,194 miles
    Test number
    335555902238
    • NoteChip in windscreen
    • NotePlastic covers fitted
    • NoteRear brake pads worn on legal limit
    • NoteRear exhhaust box corroding
    • NoteWeap from nsf outer cv boot

  24. Pass56,066 miles (+6,123)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,066 miles
    Test number
    936059691138
    • NoteBoth sills covered in plastic trim
    • NoteRear brake pads worn
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroding

  25. Pass49,943 miles (+6,487)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,943 miles
    Test number
    683549880157
    • NoteChip in windscreen
    • NotePlastic covers and sills fitted
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroding

  26. Pass43,456 miles (+6,151)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    43,456 miles
    Test number
    481528809230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,305 miles (+5,343)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,305 miles
    Test number
    393824108468
    • NoteBoth sills covered in plastic trim
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroding
    • NoteRear pads geting low

  28. Pass31,962 miles (+6,344)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    31,962 miles
    Test number
    634639397136
    • NoteNail in osr tyre and low on inner edge
    • NoteSmall chip in windscreen b zone

  29. Pass25,618 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    25,618 miles
    Test number
    824832106271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChip in windowsreen

Questions about LM52 YYS

Does LM52 YYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 YYS is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 YYS?
The MOT on LM52 YYS is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 YYS done?
LM52 YYS was recorded at 125,516 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 5,057 miles a year.
Has LM52 YYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 YYS has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 YYS 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 YYS find?
LM52 YYS passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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