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2002 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration LS52NFU
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 08 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 106,758 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested misfire (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,864 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
9 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 102,863 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
22 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,939 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)
22 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 100,939 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)
17 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,011 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)
23 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,644 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)
4 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,283 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
4 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 79,283 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
5 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,379 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2015 8 Jun 202629 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 75,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
31 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,754 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
30 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 70,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,478 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 644,788 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,250 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
27 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 56,250 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
8 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,347 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
8 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 47,347 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
8 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,563 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 38,563 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
19 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,671 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2009 8 Jun 202616 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,179 MI
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LS52NFU was registered on 2002-12-16
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