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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LX02 DCFMOT history

LX02 DCF is a black petrol MINI first used on 8 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 72,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

LX02 DCF black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,401 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 DCF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 DCF was last recorded at 72,401 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 3,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,994 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,407 miles
Average per year
2,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,401 miles
  • 2025 – 68,994 miles
  • 2024 – 64,077 miles
  • 2023 – 61,057 miles
  • 2022 – 58,697 miles
  • 2021 – 57,112 miles
  • 2020 – 54,645 miles
  • 2019 – 53,123 miles
  • 2018 – 50,955 miles
  • 2017 – 48,622 miles
  • 2016 – 46,279 miles
  • 2015 – 43,500 miles
  • 2014 – 40,552 miles
  • 2013 – 38,122 miles
  • 2012 – 35,942 miles
  • 2011 – 34,172 miles
  • 2010 – 32,898 miles
  • 2009 – 31,167 miles
  • 2008 – 29,754 miles
  • 2007 – 28,017 miles
  • 2006 – 24,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,401 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,401 miles (+3,407)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,401 miles
    Test number
    220440517274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,994 miles (+4,917)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    68,994 miles
    Test number
    374849875614
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass64,077 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    64,077 miles
    Test number
    225946631662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail64,076 miles (+3,019)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,076 miles
    Test number
    633001572696
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very bad condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass61,057 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    61,057 miles
    Test number
    486038211104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail61,051 miles (+2,354)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,051 miles
    Test number
    425568927440
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass58,697 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    58,697 miles
    Test number
    528037135178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail58,696 miles (+1,584)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,696 miles
    Test number
    807511124883
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

  9. Pass57,112 miles (+2,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    57,112 miles
    Test number
    170368405691
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel slight binding

  10. Pass54,645 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    54,645 miles
    Test number
    979329560718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,123 miles
    Test number
    579492109413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail53,122 miles (+2,167)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,122 miles
    Test number
    159934291061
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  13. Pass50,955 miles (+2,333)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,955 miles
    Test number
    431001419809
    • AdvisoryCentral Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pump/motor (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded borderline pass recommend replacement now (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded borderline pass (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass48,622 miles (+2,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,622 miles
    Test number
    705787370385
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel noise suspect back plate

  15. Pass46,279 miles (+2,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,279 miles
    Test number
    468443583977
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking block missing
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s inner steering joint

  16. Pass43,500 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,500 miles
    Test number
    435628375089
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFault cleared n/s/f side air bag if comes back on must be further investigation
    • NoteO/s/r jacking block missing

  17. Fail43,500 miles (+2,948)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,500 miles
    Test number
    538688075073
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFault cleared n/s/f side air bag if comes back on must be further investigation
    • NoteO/s/r jacking block missing

  18. Pass40,552 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,552 miles
    Test number
    219264574057
    • NoteN/s/f break pipe lightly corroded
    • NoteO/s/r jacking block missing

  19. Fail40,552 miles (+2,430)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,552 miles
    Test number
    145834374407
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteN/s/f break pipe lightly corroded
    • NoteO/s/r jacking block missing

  20. Pass38,122 miles (+2,180)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,122 miles
    Test number
    497964673061
    • NoteAir bag warning light on due to be failure 20/03/2013

  21. Pass35,942 miles (+1,770)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,942 miles
    Test number
    117369472077
    • NoteSRS light on.

  22. Pass34,172 miles (+1,274)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,172 miles
    Test number
    988997571038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,898 miles (+1,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,898 miles
    Test number
    680010770083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass31,167 miles (+1,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,167 miles
    Test number
    900242279089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass29,754 miles (+1,737)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,754 miles
    Test number
    880187478063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,017 miles (+3,843)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,017 miles
    Test number
    641731777030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,174 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,174 miles
    Test number
    881211986057
    • NoteBoth front wipers poor an d muest be replaced

Questions about LX02 DCF

Does LX02 DCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX02 DCF is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX02 DCF?
The MOT on LX02 DCF is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX02 DCF done?
LX02 DCF was recorded at 72,401 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 2,425 miles a year.
Has LX02 DCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 DCF has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LX02 DCF 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 LX02 DCF find?
LX02 DCF passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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