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Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LX52 FWCMOT history

LX52 FWC is a grey petrol MINI first used on 5 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 120,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

LX52 FWC grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
120,717 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 FWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 FWC was last recorded at 120,717 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 1,283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,434 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,283 miles
Average per year
4,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,717 miles
  • 2025 – 119,434 miles
  • 2022 – 118,441 miles
  • 2021 – 118,077 miles
  • 2020 – 117,832 miles
  • 2019 – 117,622 miles
  • 2018 – 117,615 miles
  • 2017 – 116,078 miles
  • 2016 – 107,201 miles
  • 2014 – 101,004 miles
  • 2013 – 90,014 miles
  • 2012 – 63,132 miles
  • 2011 – 53,803 miles
  • 2010 – 45,602 miles
  • 2009 – 39,952 miles
  • 2008 – 35,203 miles
  • 2006 – 26,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,717 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,717 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    120,717 miles
    Test number
    268865298785
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,717 miles (+1,283)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,717 miles
    Test number
    324960177373
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass119,434 miles (+993)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    119,434 miles
    Test number
    494781835683
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass118,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    118,441 miles
    Test number
    369694487211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail118,441 miles (+364)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,441 miles
    Test number
    973777761899
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass118,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    118,077 miles
    Test number
    906411849413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail118,077 miles (+212)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,077 miles
    Test number
    684721521358
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass117,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    117,865 miles
    Test number
    672996411706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail117,865 miles (+33)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,865 miles
    Test number
    261206925467
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass117,832 miles (+210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    117,832 miles
    Test number
    181724268762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass117,622 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    117,622 miles
    Test number
    314234561579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,615 miles (+1,537)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    117,615 miles
    Test number
    697304926505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass116,078 miles (+8,877)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    116,078 miles
    Test number
    731204851786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,201 miles (+6,197)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    107,201 miles
    Test number
    717987379820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    101,004 miles
    Test number
    167154664358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail101,004 miles (+10,990)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,004 miles
    Test number
    157798554308
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass90,014 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    90,014 miles
    Test number
    378204453321
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear tyres showing irregular wear pattern
    • NoteSlight play in n/s steering rack tie bar

  18. Fail90,014 miles (+26,882)9 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,014 miles
    Test number
    819917343353
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear tyres showing irregular wear pattern
    • NoteSlight play in n/s steering rack tie bar

  19. Pass63,132 miles (+9,329)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,132 miles
    Test number
    115732622128
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST CORRODED
    • NoteREVERSE LIGHT N\W
    • NoteSRS LIGHT ON

  20. Pass53,803 miles (+8,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    53,803 miles
    Test number
    239240471024
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass45,602 miles (+5,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,602 miles
    Test number
    442317690002
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass39,952 miles (+4,749)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,952 miles
    Test number
    581094999068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,203 miles (+8,558)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,203 miles
    Test number
    551720508106
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteChip in windscreen
    • NoteO/s/f shock absorber damp
    • NoteO/s/r exhaust box corroding
    • NoteSome movement in both front lower arm bushes

  24. Pass26,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    26,645 miles
    Test number
    423945346459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,645 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,645 miles
    Test number
    794542346341
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LX52 FWC

Does LX52 FWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 FWC is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 FWC?
The MOT on LX52 FWC is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 FWC done?
LX52 FWC was recorded at 120,717 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 4,904 miles a year.
Has LX52 FWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 FWC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LX52 FWC 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 FWC find?
LX52 FWC passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal.

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