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Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LX52 FVRMOT history

LX52 FVR is a green petrol MINI first used on 2 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 93,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

LX52 FVR green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
93,526 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 FVR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 FVR was last recorded at 93,526 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,521 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,526 miles
  • 2024 – 91,873 miles
  • 2023 – 88,851 miles
  • 2021 – 85,621 miles
  • 2019 – 84,632 miles
  • 2018 – 81,674 miles
  • 2017 – 80,987 miles
  • 2013 – 69,550 miles
  • 2011 – 62,237 miles
  • 2010 – 47,833 miles
  • 2009 – 39,522 miles
  • 2008 – 33,655 miles
  • 2007 – 25,749 miles
  • 2005 – 16,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,526 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,526 miles (+5)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    93,526 miles
    Test number
    129675617475
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail93,521 miles (+1,648)1 dangerous3 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,521 miles
    Test number
    218223080802
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass91,873 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    91,873 miles
    Test number
    795537026477
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail91,873 miles (+3,022)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,873 miles
    Test number
    839325053053
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass88,851 miles (+3,230)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,851 miles
    Test number
    890993560061
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass85,621 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,621 miles
    Test number
    198209203307
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail85,618 miles (+986)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,618 miles
    Test number
    981241645066
    • MajorEmissions not tested engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))

  8. Pass84,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    84,632 miles
    Test number
    168417856756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,632 miles (+2,958)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,632 miles
    Test number
    509824481117
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  10. Pass81,674 miles (+687)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    81,674 miles
    Test number
    452044555165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,987 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    80,987 miles
    Test number
    316029001974
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  12. Fail80,985 miles (+11,435)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,985 miles
    Test number
    270506541202
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass69,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,550 miles
    Test number
    279387873035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,540 miles (+7,303)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,540 miles
    Test number
    677407973099
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteAbs light on

  15. Pass62,237 miles (+6,591)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    62,237 miles
    Test number
    497474061428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,646 miles2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,646 miles
    Test number
    577475501074
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  17. Pass55,646 miles (+7,813)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    55,646 miles
    Test number
    648365601038
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  18. Pass47,833 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    47,833 miles
    Test number
    451836720026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres scrubbing on inner edge

  19. Fail47,833 miles (+8,311)2 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,833 miles
    Test number
    613196120085
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres scrubbing on inner edge

  20. Pass39,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,522 miles
    Test number
    252266209002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,522 miles (+5,867)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,522 miles
    Test number
    144985809026
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • NotePositive battery lead not secure

  22. Fail33,655 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,655 miles
    Test number
    142221328081
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass33,655 miles (+7,906)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    33,655 miles
    Test number
    341931928088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,749 miles (+8,870)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    25,749 miles
    Test number
    881516027095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    16,879 miles
    Test number
    630823265333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 FVR

Does LX52 FVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 FVR expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 FVR?
The MOT on LX52 FVR expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 FVR done?
LX52 FVR was recorded at 93,526 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 3,879 miles a year.
Has LX52 FVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 FVR has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LX52 FVR 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 LX52 FVR find?
LX52 FVR passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 13 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 10 more.

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