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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LU02 FOYMOT history

LU02 FOY is a blue petrol MINI first used on 25 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 89,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LU02 FOY blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
89,126 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU02 FOY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU02 FOY was last recorded at 89,126 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 2,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,331 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,795 miles
Average per year
3,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,126 miles
  • 2025 – 86,331 miles
  • 2024 – 83,692 miles
  • 2023 – 80,665 miles
  • 2022 – 77,279 miles
  • 2021 – 75,749 miles
  • 2020 – 75,748 miles
  • 2019 – 67,875 miles
  • 2018 – 65,238 miles
  • 2017 – 64,031 miles
  • 2016 – 62,338 miles
  • 2015 – 51,203 miles
  • 2014 – 42,465 miles
  • 2013 – 37,607 miles
  • 2012 – 31,892 miles
  • 2011 – 31,479 miles
  • 2010 – 30,925 miles
  • 2009 – 30,402 miles
  • 2008 – 29,192 miles
  • 2007 – 27,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,126 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Both rear metal brake pipes starting to corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both rear shock absorbers corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass89,126 miles (+2,795)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    89,126 miles
    Test number
    795636223393
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass86,331 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    86,331 miles
    Test number
    624660470607
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail86,331 miles (+2,639)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,331 miles
    Test number
    233474026500
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,692 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    83,692 miles
    Test number
    625883071701
    • AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes starting to corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front indicator bulb faded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump and reservoir damp
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  5. Fail83,690 miles (+3,025)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,690 miles
    Test number
    182274624448
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes starting to corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front indicator bulb faded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump and reservoir damp
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  6. Pass80,665 miles (+3,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    80,665 miles
    Test number
    217429064126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,279 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    77,279 miles
    Test number
    545704073647
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryKnock from steering mechanism,

  8. Fail77,279 miles (+1,530)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,279 miles
    Test number
    181928646278
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting split /unbonded (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting split/ unbonded (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryKnock from steering mechanism,

  9. Pass75,749 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    75,749 miles
    Test number
    608851375197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,748 miles (+2,203)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,748 miles
    Test number
    487258350954
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail73,545 miles (+8)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,545 miles
    Test number
    532906979785
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  12. Fail73,537 miles (+5,662)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,537 miles
    Test number
    688109239255
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass67,875 miles (+2,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,875 miles
    Test number
    698108661515
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass65,238 miles (+1,207)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    65,238 miles
    Test number
    652475370944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front flexi brake hose slightly deteriorated

  15. Pass64,031 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    64,031 miles
    Test number
    841889415749
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inside edge

  16. Fail64,025 miles (+1,687)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,025 miles
    Test number
    592580323887
    • FailureEmissions not tested due to vehicle overheating (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inside edge

  17. Pass62,338 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,338 miles
    Test number
    699210965665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre on shoulder of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail62,338 miles (+11,135)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,338 miles
    Test number
    247281627289
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre on shoulder of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass51,203 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,203 miles
    Test number
    767751795071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail51,203 miles (+8,738)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,203 miles
    Test number
    639871895051
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass42,465 miles (+4,858)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,465 miles
    Test number
    698681684017
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass37,607 miles (+5,715)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,607 miles
    Test number
    538329493048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,892 miles (+413)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,892 miles
    Test number
    427744392080
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

  24. Pass31,479 miles (+554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    31,479 miles
    Test number
    907968581180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass30,925 miles (+523)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,925 miles
    Test number
    731464050156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass30,402 miles (+1,210)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,402 miles
    Test number
    222927549114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,192 miles (+1,426)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    29,192 miles
    Test number
    851633278135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail27,766 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,766 miles
    Test number
    164219247121
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  29. Pass27,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    27,766 miles
    Test number
    961229147159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU02 FOY

Does LU02 FOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU02 FOY is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU02 FOY?
The MOT on LU02 FOY is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU02 FOY done?
LU02 FOY was recorded at 89,126 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 3,267 miles a year.
Has LU02 FOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU02 FOY has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LU02 FOY 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 LU02 FOY find?
LU02 FOY passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre wearing on inner edge, and 2 more.

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