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Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS52 FDMMOT history

LS52 FDM is a grey petrol MINI first used on 29 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 89,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

LS52 FDM grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
89,006 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 FDM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS52 FDM was last recorded at 89,006 miles on 21 May 2026, 683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,323 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
683 miles
Average per year
3,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,006 miles
  • 2025 – 88,323 miles
  • 2024 – 85,377 miles
  • 2023 – 80,041 miles
  • 2022 – 75,218 miles
  • 2021 – 74,372 miles
  • 2020 – 73,174 miles
  • 2019 – 70,743 miles
  • 2018 – 63,075 miles
  • 2017 – 54,876 miles
  • 2015 – 50,225 miles
  • 2014 – 46,063 miles
  • 2013 – 41,514 miles
  • 2012 – 40,301 miles
  • 2011 – 37,548 miles
  • 2010 – 34,088 miles
  • 2009 – 31,460 miles
  • 2007 – 29,149 miles
  • 2006 – 26,777 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail89,006 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront brake hose securing clips missing

What MOT failures 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, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail89,006 miles (+683)4 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,006 miles
    Test number
    680443902095
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake hose securing clips missing

  2. Pass88,323 miles (+2,946)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    88,323 miles
    Test number
    340316994357
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nsf ad osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both nsf and osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,377 miles (+5,336)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,377 miles
    Test number
    671501034227
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering slightly heavy

  4. Pass80,041 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    80,041 miles
    Test number
    106441999450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail80,039 miles (+4,821)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,039 miles
    Test number
    915912633379
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  6. Pass75,218 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    75,218 miles
    Test number
    667443280455
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail75,214 miles (+842)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,214 miles
    Test number
    263764530457
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,372 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    74,372 miles
    Test number
    368804570308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,360 miles (+1,186)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,360 miles
    Test number
    422629200632
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass73,174 miles (+2,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    73,174 miles
    Test number
    710318760801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass70,743 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    70,743 miles
    Test number
    555539986885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail70,743 miles (+7,668)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,743 miles
    Test number
    418707626362
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount split (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass63,075 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    63,075 miles
    Test number
    127453111425
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' borderline (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in general exhaust system
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  14. Fail63,070 miles (+8,194)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,070 miles
    Test number
    778018572726
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% limit is 30% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' borderline (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in general exhaust system
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  15. Pass54,876 miles (+4,651)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    54,876 miles
    Test number
    343721272689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass50,225 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    50,225 miles
    Test number
    875307239514
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  17. Fail50,225 miles (+4,162)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,225 miles
    Test number
    845400907063
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  18. Pass46,063 miles (+4,549)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    46,063 miles
    Test number
    458094404460
    • NoteChip in wimdscreen

  19. Pass41,514 miles (+1,213)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    41,514 miles
    Test number
    209346013312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,301 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    40,301 miles
    Test number
    537332152311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,298 miles (+2,750)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,298 miles
    Test number
    215000152352
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass37,548 miles (+1,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    37,548 miles
    Test number
    377309831380
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass36,455 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    36,455 miles
    Test number
    105159321441
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail36,439 miles (+2,351)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,439 miles
    Test number
    278412621005
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail34,088 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,088 miles
    Test number
    483562720034
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  26. Pass34,088 miles (+2,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,088 miles
    Test number
    643572820081
    • 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)

  27. Pass31,460 miles (+2,311)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,460 miles
    Test number
    971973829058
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteKnocking noise from steering coluum.

  28. Fail29,149 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,149 miles
    Test number
    771357727352
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  29. Pass29,149 miles (+2,372)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    29,149 miles
    Test number
    912127527323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass26,777 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    26,777 miles
    Test number
    204396326364
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteSteering column has knock/creek on turning. No play found.

Questions about LS52 FDM

Does LS52 FDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 FDM expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FDM?
The MOT on LS52 FDM expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 FDM done?
LS52 FDM was recorded at 89,006 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 3,192 miles a year.
Has LS52 FDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FDM has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS52 FDM 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 LS52 FDM find?
LS52 FDM failed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 4 dangerous defects, 2 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; nearside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside front brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear, and 4 more.

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