# DS52DMF — MINI MINI MOT History & Vehicle Check

DS52DMF is a Grey MINI MINI, Petrol (1598cc), first registered 2003-01-02. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for DS52DMF — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | DS52DMF |
| Make | MINI |
| Model | MINI |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1598cc |
| First registered | 2003-01-02 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2023-07-18 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 26
- Passes: 17
- Fails: 9
- Pass rate: 65.38%
- Total defects recorded: 86

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-08 13:20:38 | FAILED | 115,081 MI | — |
| 2022-07-19 12:58:36 | PASSED | 108,893 MI | 2023-07-18 00:00:00 |
| 2022-07-18 11:30:22 | FAILED | 108,875 MI | — |
| 2021-06-09 15:30:40 | PASSED | 105,205 MI | 2022-06-08 00:00:00 |
| 2021-06-08 17:21:30 | FAILED | 105,193 MI | — |
| 2020-02-15 10:21:04 | PASSED | 104,638 MI | 2021-02-14 00:00:00 |
| 2018-08-10 13:09:33 | PASSED | 101,564 MI | 2019-08-09 00:00:00 |
| 2018-08-07 09:20:52 | FAILED | 101,499 MI | — |
| 2017-09-11 16:57:15 | PASSED | 96,193 MI | 2018-09-10 00:00:00 |
| 2016-09-09 10:52:45 | PASSED | 91,067 MI | 2017-09-08 00:00:00 |
| 2015-07-02 10:32:50 | PASSED | 88,438 MI | 2016-07-06 00:00:00 |
| 2014-07-07 16:14:27 | PASSED | 79,446 MI | 2015-07-06 00:00:00 |
| 2013-05-29 09:17:04 | PASSED | 71,848 MI | 2014-06-08 00:00:00 |
| 2012-06-06 15:39:51 | PASSED | 64,576 MI | 2013-06-08 00:00:00 |
| 2012-06-01 13:45:30 | FAILED | 64,576 MI | — |
| 2011-06-09 13:33:33 | PASSED | 58,763 MI | 2012-06-08 00:00:00 |
| 2011-06-06 15:02:58 | FAILED | 58,763 MI | — |
| 2010-07-14 15:42:36 | PASSED | 53,163 MI | 2011-07-13 00:00:00 |
| 2010-07-12 10:54:13 | FAILED | 53,163 MI | — |
| 2009-07-14 16:56:57 | PASSED | 39,308 MI | 2010-07-13 00:00:00 |
| 2009-01-06 10:21:34 | PASSED | 35,847 MI | 2010-01-05 00:00:00 |
| 2008-01-03 16:21:28 | PASSED | 28,519 MI | 2009-01-02 00:00:00 |
| 2008-01-03 16:21:28 | FAILED | 28,519 MI | — |
| 2007-01-02 14:55:11 | PASSED | 21,123 MI | 2008-01-02 00:00:00 |
| 2005-12-29 14:43:26 | PASSED | 16,100 MI | 2007-01-02 00:00:00 |
| 2005-12-22 12:40:54 | FAILED | 16,094 MI | — |

### Defects and advisories

**2023-08-08 13:20:38 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DANGEROUS: Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- DANGEROUS: Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MAJOR: Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- MAJOR: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MAJOR: Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

**2022-07-19 12:58:36 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Both Rear Tyres are worn on the inner edges.

**2022-07-18 11:30:22 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DANGEROUS: Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Both Rear Tyres are worn on the inner edges.
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

**2021-06-09 15:30:40 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: rear of sills and sub frame have surface corrosion
- ADVISORY: fuel tank straps corroded
- ADVISORY: Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front wing mirror cover missing
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

**2021-06-08 17:21:30 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DANGEROUS: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: fuel tank straps corroded
- ADVISORY: Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: rear of sills and sub frame have surface corrosion
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front wing mirror cover missing
- MAJOR: Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

**2020-02-15 10:21:04 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2018-08-10 13:09:33 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

**2018-08-07 09:20:52 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: power steering pipe corroded front. all brake pipes corroded.
- ADVISORY: engine oil leak
- MAJOR: Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

**2017-09-11 16:57:15 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: All brake pipes corroded

**2016-09-09 10:52:45 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear brake pipes corroded
- ADVISORY: oil leak

**2015-07-02 10:32:50 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2014-07-07 16:14:27 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- USER ENTERED: rear screen wash n/w
- USER ENTERED: n/s/r exhaust strap broken

**2013-05-29 09:17:04 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: n/s/r brake begun to bind slightly
- USER ENTERED: tailpipe deteriorated
- USER ENTERED: EML on

**2012-06-06 15:39:51 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- USER ENTERED: vehicle boiled during mot

**2012-06-01 13:45:30 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- FAIL: Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- USER ENTERED: vehicle boiled during mot

**2011-06-09 13:33:33 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2011-06-06 15:02:58 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2010-07-12 10:54:13 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

**2009-01-06 10:21:34 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2008-01-03 16:21:28 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

**2005-12-22 12:40:54 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for DS52DMF is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/DS52DMF. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
