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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LX52 RSUMOT history

LX52 RSU is a blue petrol MINI first used on 9 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 35 MOT tests, with 109,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

LX52 RSU blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
109,445 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
35
22 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 RSU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 RSU was last recorded at 109,445 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 3,866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,579 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,866 miles
Average per year
4,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,445 miles
  • 2025 – 105,579 miles
  • 2024 – 102,662 miles
  • 2023 – 99,820 miles
  • 2022 – 95,680 miles
  • 2021 – 90,764 miles
  • 2020 – 87,851 miles
  • 2019 – 84,331 miles
  • 2018 – 80,847 miles
  • 2017 – 78,190 miles
  • 2016 – 74,274 miles
  • 2015 – 68,918 miles
  • 2014 – 61,260 miles
  • 2012 – 53,532 miles
  • 2011 – 43,772 miles
  • 2010 – 41,402 miles
  • 2009 – 39,153 miles
  • 2008 – 38,066 miles
  • 2007 – 34,089 miles
  • 2006 – 27,292 miles
  • 2005 – 21,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,445 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

35 tests since 20 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,445 miles4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    109,445 miles
    Test number
    178499116149
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail109,435 miles (+3,856)2 dangerous4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,435 miles
    Test number
    981582460261
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,579 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    105,579 miles
    Test number
    654809716066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail105,504 miles (+2,842)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,504 miles
    Test number
    926340673066
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass102,662 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    102,662 miles
    Test number
    291136054379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail102,627 miles (+2,807)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,627 miles
    Test number
    407549455469
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass99,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    99,820 miles
    Test number
    944783348123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail99,820 miles (+4,140)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,820 miles
    Test number
    234981498743
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass95,680 miles (+4,916)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,680 miles
    Test number
    633816367025
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass90,764 miles (+2,913)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,764 miles
    Test number
    253147091893
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass87,851 miles (+3,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,851 miles
    Test number
    252584899589
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass84,331 miles (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    84,331 miles
    Test number
    981541778312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    80,847 miles
    Test number
    754841141674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,847 miles (+2,657)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,847 miles
    Test number
    855068609188
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass78,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    78,190 miles
    Test number
    869179345316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,190 miles (+3,916)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,190 miles
    Test number
    919137303433
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass74,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,274 miles
    Test number
    600111073975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,274 miles (+5,356)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,274 miles
    Test number
    548963842401
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  19. Pass68,918 miles (+7,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,918 miles
    Test number
    248134365008
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  20. Pass61,260 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    61,260 miles
    Test number
    616444104035
    • NoteOil leak rear of engine

  21. Fail61,260 miles (+7,728)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,260 miles
    Test number
    318513504060
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak rear of engine

  22. Pass53,532 miles (+576)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    53,532 miles
    Test number
    979113562344
    • NoteNoise when turning steering
    • NoteSlight play in steering colume

  23. Fail52,956 miles (+6,947)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,956 miles
    Test number
    317890052315
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNoise from steering column when turned

  24. Pass46,009 miles (+2,237)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    46,009 miles
    Test number
    108744602004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  25. Fail43,772 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,772 miles
    Test number
    889288031050
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on innermost edge of tread.
    • NoteSome binding of offside rear brake.

  26. Pass43,772 miles (+2,370)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    43,772 miles
    Test number
    895488031079
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on innermost edge of tread.
    • NoteSome binding of offside rear brake.

  27. Pass41,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    41,402 miles
    Test number
    763207640089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail41,402 miles (+2,249)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,402 miles
    Test number
    933937440062
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  29. Pass39,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,153 miles
    Test number
    844217219044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail39,153 miles (+1,087)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,153 miles
    Test number
    762216819097
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  31. Pass38,066 miles (+3,977)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,066 miles
    Test number
    784946958253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass34,089 miles (+6,797)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    34,089 miles
    Test number
    792316877251
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  33. Pass27,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    27,292 miles
    Test number
    284329066248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail27,285 miles (+5,741)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,285 miles
    Test number
    710399966242
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  35. Pass21,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    21,544 miles
    Test number
    344623565420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 RSU

Does LX52 RSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 RSU is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 RSU?
The MOT on LX52 RSU is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 RSU done?
LX52 RSU was recorded at 109,445 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 4,282 miles a year.
Has LX52 RSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 RSU has failed 13 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LX52 RSU 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 RSU find?
LX52 RSU passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 4 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 2 more.

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