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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS52 FEUMOT history

LS52 FEU is a red petrol MINI first used on 23 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 98,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2025.

LS52 FEU red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2026
Mileage
98,008 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 FEU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 FEU was last recorded at 98,008 miles on 17 Feb 2025, 1,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,511 miles · 4 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,497 miles
Average per year
2,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,008 miles
  • 2023 – 96,511 miles
  • 2022 – 95,614 miles
  • 2021 – 94,910 miles
  • 2020 – 94,899 miles
  • 2019 – 93,741 miles
  • 2018 – 92,732 miles
  • 2016 – 88,546 miles
  • 2015 – 82,151 miles
  • 2014 – 80,538 miles
  • 2013 – 78,995 miles
  • 2012 – 77,073 miles
  • 2011 – 74,595 miles
  • 2010 – 73,939 miles
  • 2009 – 62,432 miles
  • 2008 – 55,042 miles
  • 2006 – 49,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,008 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,008 miles (+1,497)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    98,008 miles
    Test number
    707015708115
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass96,511 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    96,511 miles
    Test number
    486947635631
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail96,511 miles (+897)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,511 miles
    Test number
    168478823371
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass95,614 miles (+704)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,614 miles
    Test number
    767766334160
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass94,910 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,910 miles
    Test number
    987999004852
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  6. Fail94,910 miles (+11)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,910 miles
    Test number
    509497125833
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass94,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,899 miles
    Test number
    731728533922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,899 miles (+1,158)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,899 miles
    Test number
    963001529151
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass93,741 miles (+1,009)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,741 miles
    Test number
    967830002494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,732 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    92,732 miles
    Test number
    549974763176
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Fail92,732 miles (+4,186)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,732 miles
    Test number
    887945279445
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass88,546 miles (+6,395)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,546 miles
    Test number
    243457732566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,151 miles (+1,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    82,151 miles
    Test number
    987815965354
    • AdvisoryRear exhust silencer outer skin corroded

  14. Pass80,538 miles (+1,543)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    80,538 miles
    Test number
    679722884294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteMinor stone chips/damage to windscreen centre section
    • NoteRear exhust silencer outer skin corroded

  15. Pass78,995 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    78,995 miles
    Test number
    305046373287
    • NoteRearexhaust box slightly deteriorated

  16. Fail78,995 miles (+1,922)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,995 miles
    Test number
    407206773228
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear exhust box skin corroded

  17. Pass77,073 miles (+2,478)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,073 miles
    Test number
    957040802393
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box slight deteriorated

  18. Pass74,595 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    74,595 miles
    Test number
    297028091233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing uneven

  19. Fail74,595 miles (+656)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,595 miles
    Test number
    798998591225
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing uneven

  20. Pass73,939 miles (+11,507)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    73,939 miles
    Test number
    970214630365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass62,432 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    62,432 miles
    Test number
    370503819079
    • NoteHandbrake requires adjustment

  22. Fail62,432 miles (+7,390)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,432 miles
    Test number
    873483219014
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteHandbrake requires adjustment

  23. Pass55,042 miles (+58)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    55,042 miles
    Test number
    394135818084
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail54,984 miles (+5,273)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,984 miles
    Test number
    763394318020
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass49,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    49,711 miles
    Test number
    641262656358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 FEU

Does LS52 FEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 FEU expired on 16 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FEU?
The MOT on LS52 FEU expired on 16 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 FEU done?
LS52 FEU was recorded at 98,008 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2025, an average of 2,658 miles a year.
Has LS52 FEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FEU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS52 FEU 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 FEU find?
LS52 FEU passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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