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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS52 FEMMOT history

LS52 FEM is a blue petrol MINI first used on 24 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 142,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

LS52 FEM blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2026
Mileage
142,706 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 FEM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 FEM was last recorded at 142,706 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 1,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,867 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,839 miles
Average per year
6,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,706 miles
  • 2024 – 140,867 miles
  • 2023 – 140,510 miles
  • 2022 – 139,954 miles
  • 2020 – 139,516 miles
  • 2018 – 113,004 miles
  • 2017 – 99,983 miles
  • 2016 – 99,669 miles
  • 2014 – 82,890 miles
  • 2013 – 75,950 miles
  • 2012 – 62,410 miles
  • 2011 – 51,006 miles
  • 2010 – 42,681 miles
  • 2009 – 37,443 miles
  • 2008 – 32,416 miles
  • 2007 – 26,802 miles
  • 2006 – 23,296 miles
  • 2005 – 17,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,706 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamp lens deteriorated & aims only just meet MOT requirements. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front & rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • 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 Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,706 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    142,706 miles
    Test number
    468629209053
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamp lens deteriorated & aims only just meet MOT requirements. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front & rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail142,706 miles (+1,839)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,706 miles
    Test number
    472257503148
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamp lens deteriorated & aims only just meet MOT requirements. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front & rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass140,867 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    140,867 miles
    Test number
    954106722336
    • 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))

  4. Fail140,867 miles (+357)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,867 miles
    Test number
    485610883973
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • 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))

  5. Pass140,510 miles (+556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    140,510 miles
    Test number
    389798794086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass139,954 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    139,954 miles
    Test number
    920381081198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished on outer side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail139,954 miles (+438)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,954 miles
    Test number
    111906008374
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is perished on the outer side wall.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre Tyre is also perished on the outer side wall.
    • 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))

  8. Pass139,516 miles (+5,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    139,516 miles
    Test number
    852276881533
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass133,802 miles (+20,798)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,802 miles
    Test number
    606022039862
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  10. Pass113,004 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    113,004 miles
    Test number
    595256210362
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil below minimum, 2.5 ltrs added to enable test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint leaking

  11. Fail113,004 miles (+7,988)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,004 miles
    Test number
    615483717008
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil below minimum, 2.5 ltrs added to enable test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint leaking

  12. Pass105,016 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    105,016 miles
    Test number
    976116424244
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail105,016 miles (+5,033)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,016 miles
    Test number
    582349141036
    • Repaired at testPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass99,983 miles (+314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    99,983 miles
    Test number
    389096670156
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail99,669 miles (+7,442)3 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,669 miles
    Test number
    286119452934
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear tyre worn close to exposing cords on the inner edge
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn to 0 mm on the inner tread band
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass92,227 miles (+9,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    92,227 miles
    Test number
    979508136293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail82,890 miles3 repaired5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,890 miles
    Test number
    357247254368
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust hanger corroded
    • NoteCrack in windscreen
    • NoteFront tyres worn on both edges
    • NoteO/s/r exhaust box deteriorating

  18. Pass82,890 miles (+6,940)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    82,890 miles
    Test number
    985927654300
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust hanger corroded
    • NoteCrack in windscreen
    • NoteFront tyres worn on both edges
    • NoteO/s/r exhaust box deteriorating

  19. Fail75,950 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,950 miles
    Test number
    585187233309
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass75,950 miles (+13,540)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    75,950 miles
    Test number
    929167933322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,410 miles (+11,404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,410 miles
    Test number
    165594112338
    • 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)

  22. Pass51,006 miles (+8,325)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,006 miles
    Test number
    478395901318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,681 miles (+5,238)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    42,681 miles
    Test number
    772849710386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine oil is low and only just reaches dip-stick.
    • NoteNearside front tyre,outer sidewall has cuts in it.
    • NoteNearside rear service brake is slightly slower to come on than offside rear.
    • NoteParking permit on offside of windscreen swept area,permit holder envelope is borderline pass.
    • NotePower steering pipe/hose is very damp but not dripping,borderline pass.

  24. Pass37,443 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,443 miles
    Test number
    954963119377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail37,439 miles (+5,023)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,439 miles
    Test number
    612033619362
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine oil low almost on min

  26. Pass32,416 miles (+5,614)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    32,416 miles
    Test number
    972739918340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,802 miles (+3,506)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,802 miles
    Test number
    193908187268
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge of treadwidths

  28. Pass23,296 miles (+5,457)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    23,296 miles
    Test number
    840663696284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass17,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    17,839 miles
    Test number
    833940695285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 FEM

Does LS52 FEM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 FEM expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FEM?
The MOT on LS52 FEM expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 FEM done?
LS52 FEM was recorded at 142,706 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 6,277 miles a year.
Has LS52 FEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FEM has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS52 FEM 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 FEM find?
LS52 FEM passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: front headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lens deteriorated & aims only just meet mot requirements.; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; coil spring corroded front & rear coil springs corroded..

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