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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LX52 FWRMOT history

LX52 FWR is a blue petrol MINI first used on 14 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2025 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 122,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2024.

LX52 FWR blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2025
Mileage
122,959 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2024
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 FWR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 FWR was last recorded at 122,959 miles on 20 Nov 2024, 5,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Dec 2021: 113,285 miles, lower than 113,289 miles on 2 Dec 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
117,919 miles · 16 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
5,040 miles
Average per year
5,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 122,959 miles
  • 2023 – 117,919 miles
  • 2022 – 115,833 miles
  • 2021 – 113,285 miles
  • 2020 – 107,191 miles
  • 2019 – 103,317 miles
  • 2018 – 88,749 miles
  • 2017 – 83,160 miles
  • 2016 – 69,573 miles
  • 2015 – 63,008 miles
  • 2014 – 56,311 miles
  • 2013 – 41,080 miles
  • 2012 – 39,684 miles
  • 2011 – 35,738 miles
  • 2010 – 33,615 miles
  • 2009 – 32,232 miles
  • 2008 – 29,971 miles
  • 2007 – 28,476 miles
  • 2006 – 27,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,959 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Fuel cap seal cracking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,959 miles (+5,040)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    122,959 miles
    Test number
    681910033892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,919 miles (+8)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    117,919 miles
    Test number
    507044317320
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail117,911 miles (+2,078)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,911 miles
    Test number
    483885600514
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass115,833 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,833 miles
    Test number
    909687485307
    • AdvisoryFront service brake ballence on minimum standard

  5. Fail115,833 miles (+2,548)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,833 miles
    Test number
    501027808340
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront service brake ballence on minimum standard

  6. Pass113,285 miles (-4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,285 miles
    Test number
    109727404499
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail113,289 miles (+6,098)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,289 miles
    Test number
    746904524511
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass107,191 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,191 miles
    Test number
    577720816939
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail107,191 miles (+3,874)1 dangerous7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,191 miles
    Test number
    900597691158
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass103,317 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,317 miles
    Test number
    882243642894
    • AdvisorySill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

  11. Fail103,317 miles (+14,568)8 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,317 miles
    Test number
    564189089761
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill areas

  12. Pass88,749 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    88,749 miles
    Test number
    375854129998
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  13. Fail88,749 miles (+5,589)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,749 miles
    Test number
    236830697017
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  14. Pass83,160 miles (+4,708)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    83,160 miles
    Test number
    760442368107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,452 miles (+8,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,452 miles
    Test number
    707685029239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass69,573 miles (+6,565)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    69,573 miles
    Test number
    620034991747
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  17. Pass63,008 miles (+6,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    63,008 miles
    Test number
    806990825096
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass56,311 miles (+15,231)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    56,311 miles
    Test number
    986218824091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,080 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,080 miles
    Test number
    389012473056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,077 miles (+1,393)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,077 miles
    Test number
    349740173088
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass39,684 miles (+3,946)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    39,684 miles
    Test number
    828276492228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAirbag warning light is on
    • NoteExhaust backbox corroded
    • NoteFuel tank cap seal perished
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on both edges
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  22. Pass35,738 miles (+2,123)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    35,738 miles
    Test number
    345114081447
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront brake pads 2/3mm
    • NoteRear washer inop
    • NoteSlight smear of front wiper blades

  23. Pass33,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,615 miles
    Test number
    424009370261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,615 miles (+1,383)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,615 miles
    Test number
    844849270295
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer in poor condition
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on legal limit

  25. Pass32,232 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    32,232 miles
    Test number
    972768379235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail32,220 miles (+2,249)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,220 miles
    Test number
    241575579210
    • FailureFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  27. Pass29,971 miles (+1,495)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,971 miles
    Test number
    324203678232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  28. Pass28,476 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    28,476 miles
    Test number
    584693337219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass27,475 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    27,475 miles
    Test number
    320224456453
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront brake pads look low
    • NoteO/s/f spot lamp lens damaged

Questions about LX52 FWR

Does LX52 FWR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 FWR expired on 7 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 FWR?
The MOT on LX52 FWR expired on 7 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 FWR done?
LX52 FWR was recorded at 122,959 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2024, an average of 5,248 miles a year.
Has LX52 FWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 FWR has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LX52 FWR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX52 FWR find?
LX52 FWR passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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