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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS02 NJNMOT history

LS02 NJN is a black petrol MINI first used on 25 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 115,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2024.

LS02 NJN black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 May 2025
Mileage
115,543 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 NJN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 May 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 NJN was last recorded at 115,543 miles on 23 Apr 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,542 miles · 22 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,543 miles
  • 2023 – 105,288 miles
  • 2022 – 99,393 miles
  • 2021 – 98,138 miles
  • 2020 – 95,961 miles
  • 2019 – 94,068 miles
  • 2018 – 91,516 miles
  • 2017 – 88,079 miles
  • 2016 – 86,302 miles
  • 2015 – 82,970 miles
  • 2014 – 80,768 miles
  • 2013 – 78,054 miles
  • 2012 – 75,421 miles
  • 2011 – 72,222 miles
  • 2010 – 69,710 miles
  • 2009 – 64,485 miles
  • 2008 – 56,705 miles
  • 2007 – 47,174 miles
  • 2006 – 38,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,543 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,543 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    115,543 miles
    Test number
    574324698109
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,542 miles (+10,254)1 dangerous2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,542 miles
    Test number
    720374899816
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose/caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,288 miles (+37)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    105,288 miles
    Test number
    762513998727
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Fail105,251 miles (+173)1 dangerous9 major2 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,251 miles
    Test number
    330778916347
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge - 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge - 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Brake fluid (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Incorrectly fitted (PRS) (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low PRS (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyres are a mix of 205/45/17RF and non-RF

  5. Fail105,078 miles (+5,685)7 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,078 miles
    Test number
    777310721409
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass99,393 miles (+1,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,393 miles
    Test number
    605034116628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass98,138 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2022
    Odometer
    98,138 miles
    Test number
    401657683242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail98,138 miles (+2,177)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,138 miles
    Test number
    653708679472
    • MajorNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass95,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    95,961 miles
    Test number
    389692598261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,961 miles (+1,893)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,961 miles
    Test number
    762740049911
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass94,068 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    94,068 miles
    Test number
    655211491699
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail94,068 miles (+2,552)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,068 miles
    Test number
    353143194919
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass91,516 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    91,516 miles
    Test number
    457946793321
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCracks around o/s and n/s rear tyre
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

  14. Fail91,492 miles (+3,413)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,492 miles
    Test number
    364682707632
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCracks around o/s and n/s rear tyre
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

  15. Pass88,079 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    88,079 miles
    Test number
    678915978147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail88,075 miles (+1,773)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,075 miles
    Test number
    636328520340
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass86,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,302 miles
    Test number
    711806169061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,302 miles (+3,332)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,302 miles
    Test number
    773449890164
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass82,970 miles (+2,202)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    82,970 miles
    Test number
    477418045170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,768 miles (+2,714)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    80,768 miles
    Test number
    516930254180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,054 miles (+2,633)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,054 miles
    Test number
    898738543117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,421 miles (+3,199)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    75,421 miles
    Test number
    128651452130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,222 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    72,222 miles
    Test number
    516096341124
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Fail72,221 miles (+2,511)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,221 miles
    Test number
    259665041132
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Fail69,710 miles3 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,710 miles
    Test number
    724915840121
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass69,710 miles (+5,225)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    69,710 miles
    Test number
    844075940184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass64,485 miles (+7,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    64,485 miles
    Test number
    320914039131
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass56,705 miles (+9,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    56,705 miles
    Test number
    151418598400
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass47,174 miles (+9,006)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    47,174 miles
    Test number
    660311407165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass38,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,168 miles
    Test number
    174778896494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS02 NJN

Does LS02 NJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS02 NJN expired on 17 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS02 NJN?
The MOT on LS02 NJN expired on 17 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS02 NJN done?
LS02 NJN was recorded at 115,543 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2024, an average of 4,289 miles a year.
Has LS02 NJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 NJN has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LS02 NJN 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 LS02 NJN find?
LS02 NJN passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2024 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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