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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 YYXMOT history

LM52 YYX is a grey petrol MINI first used on 24 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 119,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2023.

LM52 YYX grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2024
Mileage
119,813 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 YYX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 YYX was last recorded at 119,813 miles on 16 Feb 2023, 5,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,015 miles · 13 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
5,798 miles
Average per year
5,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,813 miles
  • 2022 – 114,015 miles
  • 2021 – 109,382 miles
  • 2020 – 106,702 miles
  • 2019 – 103,124 miles
  • 2018 – 99,871 miles
  • 2017 – 96,536 miles
  • 2016 – 93,140 miles
  • 2015 – 89,622 miles
  • 2014 – 88,814 miles
  • 2013 – 79,242 miles
  • 2011 – 60,108 miles
  • 2010 – 57,801 miles
  • 2009 – 53,980 miles
  • 2008 – 44,728 miles
  • 2007 – 34,661 miles
  • 2006 – 26,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,813 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass119,813 miles (+5,798)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    119,813 miles
    Test number
    470561742482
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass114,015 miles (+4,633)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,015 miles
    Test number
    137468883130
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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. Pass109,382 miles (+2,680)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    109,382 miles
    Test number
    792966252152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass106,702 miles (+3,578)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    106,702 miles
    Test number
    394361008761
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass103,124 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    103,124 miles
    Test number
    138160091962
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail103,124 miles (+3,253)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,124 miles
    Test number
    400416542914
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass99,871 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    99,871 miles
    Test number
    774407967881
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail99,871 miles (+3,335)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,871 miles
    Test number
    206366413485
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass96,536 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    96,536 miles
    Test number
    255454186170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail96,536 miles (+3,396)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,536 miles
    Test number
    887491473203
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass93,140 miles (+3,518)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    93,140 miles
    Test number
    913706041124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass89,622 miles (+1)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,622 miles
    Test number
    259124945063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded.

  13. Fail89,621 miles (+807)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,621 miles
    Test number
    145516725053
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail88,814 miles (+9,572)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,814 miles
    Test number
    499557054369
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousPower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass79,242 miles (+19,134)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    79,242 miles
    Test number
    179594383124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteItems removed from vehicle prior to test

  16. Pass60,108 miles (+2,307)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,108 miles
    Test number
    407100081010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,801 miles (+3,821)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,801 miles
    Test number
    882245280027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,980 miles (+9,252)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,980 miles
    Test number
    112387789077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,728 miles (+10,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    44,728 miles
    Test number
    983861298075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass34,661 miles (+7,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    34,661 miles
    Test number
    101119477061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass26,985 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    26,985 miles
    Test number
    912069766040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM52 YYX

Does LM52 YYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 YYX expired on 15 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 YYX?
The MOT on LM52 YYX expired on 15 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 YYX done?
LM52 YYX was recorded at 119,813 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2023, an average of 5,480 miles a year.
Has LM52 YYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 YYX has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on LM52 YYX 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 YYX find?
LM52 YYX passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit, and 4 more.

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