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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS52 FDUMOT history

LS52 FDU is a black petrol MINI first used on 25 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 86,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

LS52 FDU black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
86,753 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 FDU
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 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 FDU was last recorded at 86,753 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 3,177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,576 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,177 miles
Average per year
3,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,753 miles
  • 2025 – 83,576 miles
  • 2024 – 80,558 miles
  • 2023 – 76,601 miles
  • 2022 – 72,621 miles
  • 2021 – 68,327 miles
  • 2020 – 66,689 miles
  • 2019 – 54,784 miles
  • 2018 – 50,296 miles
  • 2017 – 45,225 miles
  • 2016 – 40,022 miles
  • 2015 – 36,693 miles
  • 2014 – 36,524 miles
  • 2013 – 24,565 miles
  • 2012 – 19,761 miles
  • 2011 – 18,552 miles
  • 2010 – 17,364 miles
  • 2009 – 16,772 miles
  • 2008 – 16,189 miles
  • 2007 – 14,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,753 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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 Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Reverse light unit damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,753 miles (+3,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    86,753 miles
    Test number
    660995142084
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass83,576 miles (+3,018)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    83,576 miles
    Test number
    296322220686
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,558 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    80,558 miles
    Test number
    353914887987
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail80,558 miles (+3,957)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,558 miles
    Test number
    292294351627
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass76,601 miles (+3,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    76,601 miles
    Test number
    113016179919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass72,621 miles (+4,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    72,621 miles
    Test number
    827482682568
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass68,327 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    68,327 miles
    Test number
    350915826148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,324 miles (+1,635)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,324 miles
    Test number
    759024239737
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass66,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,689 miles
    Test number
    988465693918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,689 miles (+11,905)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,689 miles
    Test number
    225232389626
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass54,784 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,784 miles
    Test number
    878597173892
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light unit damaged

  12. Fail54,781 miles (+4,485)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,781 miles
    Test number
    153999572174
    • 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 back box has large hole in (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light unit damaged

  13. Pass50,296 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,296 miles
    Test number
    484803395468
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty

  14. Fail50,296 miles (+5,071)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,296 miles
    Test number
    495951820814
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty

  15. Pass45,225 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    45,225 miles
    Test number
    218789593543
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty

  16. Fail45,221 miles (+5,199)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,221 miles
    Test number
    674427069818
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty

  17. Pass40,022 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,022 miles
    Test number
    297130329318
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres showing signs of perishing

  18. Fail40,022 miles (+3,329)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,022 miles
    Test number
    711885742940
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres showing signs of perishing

  19. Pass36,693 miles (+169)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,693 miles
    Test number
    666355375046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll brake discs started to wear

  20. Pass36,524 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,524 miles
    Test number
    497892474039
    • NoteSuspected power steering cooling fan siezing

  21. Fail36,521 miles (+11,956)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,521 miles
    Test number
    158851574471
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades starting to split
    • NoteSuspected power steering cooling fan siezing
    • NoteTyre monitor light on

  22. Pass24,565 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    24,565 miles
    Test number
    868376823047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail24,565 miles (+4,804)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,565 miles
    Test number
    187956923431
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass19,761 miles (+1,209)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    19,761 miles
    Test number
    169549302074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,552 miles (+1,188)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    18,552 miles
    Test number
    678652511009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,364 miles (+592)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    17,364 miles
    Test number
    141328320455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,772 miles (+583)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    16,772 miles
    Test number
    603658109093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,189 miles (+1,945)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    16,189 miles
    Test number
    761418708075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass14,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,244 miles
    Test number
    704802717071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 FDU

Does LS52 FDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 FDU is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FDU?
The MOT on LS52 FDU is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 FDU done?
LS52 FDU was recorded at 86,753 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 3,721 miles a year.
Has LS52 FDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FDU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LS52 FDU 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 FDU find?
LS52 FDU passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes both sides.

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