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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS52 FFGMOT history

LS52 FFG is a black petrol MINI first used on 30 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 102,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2024.

LS52 FFG black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2023
Mileage
102,090 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 FFG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS52 FFG was last recorded at 102,090 miles on 15 Jan 2024, 2,975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,115 miles · 10 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
2,975 miles
Average per year
4,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 102,090 miles
  • 2022 – 99,115 miles
  • 2019 – 95,826 miles
  • 2018 – 87,899 miles
  • 2016 – 77,921 miles
  • 2015 – 67,949 miles
  • 2014 – 63,296 miles
  • 2013 – 56,023 miles
  • 2012 – 51,810 miles
  • 2011 – 48,416 miles
  • 2010 – 45,705 miles
  • 2009 – 41,691 miles
  • 2008 – 39,322 miles
  • 2007 – 35,846 miles
  • 2006 – 31,299 miles
  • 2005 – 23,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail102,090 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail102,090 miles (+2,975)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,090 miles
    Test number
    804433868530
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass99,115 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,115 miles
    Test number
    433381684563
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail99,115 miles (+3,289)2 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,115 miles
    Test number
    564764949404
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass95,826 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,826 miles
    Test number
    452657657748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail95,796 miles (+7,897)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,796 miles
    Test number
    470431698406
    • MajorCentral Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass87,899 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    87,899 miles
    Test number
    464547576084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail87,889 miles (+9,968)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,889 miles
    Test number
    870904213998
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass77,921 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,921 miles
    Test number
    574069291540
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail77,921 miles (+9,972)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,921 miles
    Test number
    260335082777
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass67,949 miles (+4,653)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,949 miles
    Test number
    349192005469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,296 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    63,296 miles
    Test number
    375876574178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,201 miles (+7,178)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,201 miles
    Test number
    699494674130
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass56,023 miles (+4,213)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    56,023 miles
    Test number
    287029083476
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust box deterioated

  14. Pass51,810 miles (+3,394)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,810 miles
    Test number
    508457482162
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOuter casing of rear exhaust box corroded

  15. Pass48,416 miles (+2,711)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    48,416 miles
    Test number
    678225441146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,705 miles (+4,014)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,705 miles
    Test number
    234819350111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    41,691 miles
    Test number
    401866449192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,691 miles (+2,369)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,691 miles
    Test number
    581976749165
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass39,322 miles (+3,476)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    39,322 miles
    Test number
    732351558173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    35,846 miles
    Test number
    384277357198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,846 miles (+4,547)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,846 miles
    Test number
    994527357115
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass31,299 miles (+7,323)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    31,299 miles
    Test number
    993536386253
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass23,976 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    23,976 miles
    Test number
    370002995465
    • NoteFront tyres worn on outer edges

Questions about LS52 FFG

Does LS52 FFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 FFG expired on 9 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FFG?
The MOT on LS52 FFG expired on 9 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 FFG done?
LS52 FFG was recorded at 102,090 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2024, an average of 4,283 miles a year.
Has LS52 FFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FFG has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS52 FFG 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 FFG find?
LS52 FFG failed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2024 with 5 major defects and 1 minor defect: nearside headlamp not working on main beam; offside front position lamp not working; offside headlamp not working on main beam, and 3 more.

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