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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS02 RUCMOT history

LS02 RUC is a black petrol MINI first used on 25 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 98,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2024.

LS02 RUC black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2025
Mileage
98,227 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 RUC
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 5 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 RUC was last recorded at 98,227 miles on 30 Jul 2024, 1,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,872 miles · 3 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,355 miles
Average per year
4,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 98,227 miles
  • 2023 – 96,872 miles
  • 2022 – 90,766 miles
  • 2021 – 89,796 miles
  • 2020 – 89,160 miles
  • 2019 – 88,452 miles
  • 2017 – 87,666 miles
  • 2016 – 82,325 miles
  • 2015 – 76,836 miles
  • 2014 – 70,942 miles
  • 2013 – 64,279 miles
  • 2012 – 59,232 miles
  • 2011 – 49,514 miles
  • 2010 – 42,461 miles
  • 2009 – 35,279 miles
  • 2008 – 28,041 miles
  • 2007 – 21,301 miles
  • 2006 – 16,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,227 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear corrosion underneath
  • AdvisoryRear seat folded at the time of test

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,227 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    98,227 miles
    Test number
    609208711194
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion underneath
    • AdvisoryRear seat folded at the time of test
  2. Fail98,227 miles (+1,355)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,227 miles
    Test number
    389041122158
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion underneath
    • AdvisoryRear seat folded at the time of test
  3. Pass96,872 miles (+6,106)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    96,872 miles
    Test number
    861083046240
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass90,766 miles (+970)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    90,766 miles
    Test number
    982330919451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass89,796 miles (+636)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    89,796 miles
    Test number
    413535602085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass89,160 miles (+708)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    89,160 miles
    Test number
    232543963728
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated looks like about to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass88,452 miles (+786)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,452 miles
    Test number
    496076955830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass87,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,666 miles
    Test number
    225877300703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,666 miles (+5,341)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,666 miles
    Test number
    619601430176
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  10. Pass82,325 miles (+5,489)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    82,325 miles
    Test number
    171970775219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,836 miles (+5,894)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,836 miles
    Test number
    410057917974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,942 miles (+6,663)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,942 miles
    Test number
    896244084285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,279 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,279 miles
    Test number
    238887583246
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  14. Pass64,279 miles (+5,047)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    64,279 miles
    Test number
    458367983272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    59,232 miles
    Test number
    466746902376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,232 miles (+2,327)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,232 miles
    Test number
    248213602309
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass56,905 miles (+7,391)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,905 miles
    Test number
    666318832128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,514 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,514 miles
    Test number
    528518331116
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  19. Fail49,514 miles (+7,053)3 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,514 miles
    Test number
    578378331199
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  20. Pass42,461 miles (+7,182)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,461 miles
    Test number
    811760540127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,279 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,279 miles
    Test number
    190531949197
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  22. Pass35,279 miles (+7,238)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,279 miles
    Test number
    201461149149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,041 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,041 miles
    Test number
    470298708157
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing outer edge
  24. Fail28,041 miles (+6,740)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,041 miles
    Test number
    922398508194
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing outer edge
  25. Pass21,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    21,301 miles
    Test number
    133932207156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail21,301 miles (+5,249)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,301 miles
    Test number
    312122007150
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  27. Pass16,052 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    16,052 miles
    Test number
    291539806463
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS02 RUC

Does LS02 RUC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS02 RUC expired on 5 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS02 RUC?
The MOT on LS02 RUC expired on 5 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS02 RUC done?
LS02 RUC was recorded at 98,227 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2024, an average of 4,495 miles a year.
Has LS02 RUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 RUC has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LS02 RUC 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 RUC find?
LS02 RUC passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive; front power steering pump has slight seepage, and 6 more.

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