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Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LX52 RUCMOT history

LX52 RUC is a green petrol MINI first used on 4 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2022.

LX52 RUC green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2023
Mileage
103,554 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 RUC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 RUC was last recorded at 103,554 miles on 27 Sept 2022, 5,999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,555 miles · 1 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
5,999 miles
Average per year
5,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 103,554 miles
  • 2021 – 97,555 miles
  • 2020 – 92,849 miles
  • 2019 – 89,104 miles
  • 2018 – 85,488 miles
  • 2017 – 75,825 miles
  • 2016 – 74,715 miles
  • 2015 – 68,014 miles
  • 2013 – 55,448 miles
  • 2012 – 52,343 miles
  • 2011 – 49,214 miles
  • 2010 – 44,148 miles
  • 2009 – 37,644 miles
  • 2008 – 30,923 miles
  • 2007 – 24,647 miles
  • 2006 – 15,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,554 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,554 miles (+5,999)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    103,554 miles
    Test number
    921683791262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass97,555 miles (+4,706)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,555 miles
    Test number
    451057897194
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass92,849 miles (+3,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,849 miles
    Test number
    269267628110
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass89,104 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,104 miles
    Test number
    823325301113
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail89,104 miles (+3,616)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,104 miles
    Test number
    858890892904
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass85,488 miles (+2,419)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    85,488 miles
    Test number
    587446741024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,069 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,069 miles
    Test number
    754200164005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre X2
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST BACK BOX MOUNT DEFECTIVE

  8. Fail83,069 miles (+7,244)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,069 miles
    Test number
    814997474434
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre X2
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST BACK BOX MOUNT DEFECTIVE

  9. Pass75,825 miles (+1,110)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,825 miles
    Test number
    511233364620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,715 miles (+6,701)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,715 miles
    Test number
    466922200373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,014 miles (+208)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,014 miles
    Test number
    639800875053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail67,806 miles (+12,358)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,806 miles
    Test number
    796377645055
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuel cap seal cracked

  13. Pass55,448 miles (+196)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,448 miles
    Test number
    218565053289
    • NoteX1 Exhaust Tailpipe Mount Deteriated.

  14. Fail55,252 miles (+2,909)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,252 miles
    Test number
    217642443281
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteX1 Exhaust Tailpipe Mount Deteriated.

  15. Pass52,343 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,343 miles
    Test number
    619407752267
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to crack due to age (8 years old)
    • NoteScrew in nearside front tyre

  16. Fail52,343 miles (+12)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,343 miles
    Test number
    688187952264
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteFront brake imbalence high (24%) limit is 25%
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to crack due to age (8 years old)
    • NoteScrew in nearside front tyre

  17. Fail52,331 miles (+3,117)5 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,331 miles
    Test number
    379651052268
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteFront brake imbalence high (24%) limit is 25%
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to crack due to age (8 years old)
    • NoteScrew in nearside front tyre

  18. Pass49,214 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,214 miles
    Test number
    749973251201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteNs wiper blade split
    • NoteOsf tyre edges worn
    • NoteSlight cracking osr tyre and starting to get low
    • NoteSteering rack/coupling noisy

  19. Fail49,214 miles (+5,066)1 dangerous1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,214 miles
    Test number
    508803751272
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteNs wiper blade split
    • NoteOsf tyre edges worn
    • NoteSlight cracking osr tyre and starting to get low
    • NoteSteering rack/coupling noisy

  20. Fail44,148 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,148 miles
    Test number
    343352550282
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass44,148 miles (+6,504)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    44,148 miles
    Test number
    724462950283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,644 miles (+6,721)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,644 miles
    Test number
    203225259291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,923 miles (+6,276)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    30,923 miles
    Test number
    582004938296
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteEngine oil on lower level.
    • NoteFront brake pads are about 70% to 75% worn.
    • NoteRear window washer not working.

  24. Fail24,647 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,647 miles
    Test number
    621135857228
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront pads getting low

  25. Pass24,647 miles (+9,397)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,647 miles
    Test number
    892955757261
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront pads getting low

  26. Pass15,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    15,250 miles
    Test number
    482596936204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 RUC

Does LX52 RUC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 RUC expired on 8 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 RUC?
The MOT on LX52 RUC expired on 8 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 RUC done?
LX52 RUC was recorded at 103,554 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2022, an average of 5,487 miles a year.
Has LX52 RUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 RUC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LX52 RUC 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 RUC find?
LX52 RUC passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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