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LM52CMU
2002 MINI MINI
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration LM52CMU
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
19
Passes
6
Failures
76%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
24 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 139,929 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
30 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 133,960 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
5 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 131,070 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2024 9 Jun 202619 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 129,769 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
1 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 125,266 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 119,672 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 119,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,625 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- hand brake only just made requiments
8 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 103,485 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- rear silencer in poor condition
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,074 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,306 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- all 4 tyres are worn slightly more to edges
- rear silencer in poor condition
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
9 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 87,306 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- rear silencer in poor condition
- all 4 tyres are worn slightly more to edges
21 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,281 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen cracked but not obstructing drivers view of the road
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
21 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 81,281 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen cracked but not obstructing drivers view of the road
9 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,006 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2016 9 Jun 202610 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,456 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2015 9 Jun 20263 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,054 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2014 9 Jun 202615 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,777 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
15 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 50,777 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
6 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,456 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
6 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,449 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 34,449 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,521 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,003 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2008 9 Jun 202623 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,412 MI
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LM52CMU was registered on 2002-12-20
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