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MINI Cooper S

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB52 CSYMOT history

LB52 CSY is a black petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 24 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 108,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
108,040 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 CSY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 CSY was last recorded at 108,040 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,038 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,040 miles
  • 2024 – 101,322 miles
  • 2023 – 93,681 miles
  • 2022 – 87,154 miles
  • 2021 – 80,795 miles
  • 2020 – 76,216 miles
  • 2019 – 63,308 miles
  • 2018 – 57,935 miles
  • 2017 – 53,344 miles
  • 2016 – 49,676 miles
  • 2015 – 45,777 miles
  • 2014 – 41,498 miles
  • 2013 – 37,594 miles
  • 2012 – 31,896 miles
  • 2011 – 27,629 miles
  • 2010 – 24,476 miles
  • 2009 – 21,425 miles
  • 2008 – 18,290 miles
  • 2007 – 14,329 miles
  • 2005 – 9,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,040 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,040 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    108,040 miles
    Test number
    408832887473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail108,038 miles (+6,716)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,038 miles
    Test number
    100528638423
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass101,322 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    101,322 miles
    Test number
    157909605222
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm front/inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail101,322 miles (+7,641)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,322 miles
    Test number
    211235166933
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm front/inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass93,681 miles (+70)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,681 miles
    Test number
    595048765388
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail93,611 miles (+6,457)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,611 miles
    Test number
    850994876905
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass87,154 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    87,154 miles
    Test number
    302103291643
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail87,154 miles (+6,359)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,154 miles
    Test number
    321576582830
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass80,795 miles (+4,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    80,795 miles
    Test number
    514773401066
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass76,216 miles (+402)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,216 miles
    Test number
    243806689107
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner drive shaft gaitor perished

  11. Fail75,814 miles (+12,506)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,814 miles
    Test number
    968113196514
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner drive shaft gaitor perished

  12. Pass63,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,308 miles
    Test number
    371394851881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,308 miles (+5,373)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,308 miles
    Test number
    579026789168
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  14. Pass57,935 miles (+4,591)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,935 miles
    Test number
    671546929795
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded adjoining to osf brake caliper flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  15. Pass53,344 miles (+3,668)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,344 miles
    Test number
    779774636237
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread wearing thin on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe adjoining to flexy pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass49,676 miles (+3,899)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    49,676 miles
    Test number
    686210529061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorate (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorate (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps work but dim

  17. Pass45,777 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,777 miles
    Test number
    468200205120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail45,777 miles (+4,279)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,777 miles
    Test number
    765678495058
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass41,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,498 miles
    Test number
    858942294014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,498 miles (+3,904)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,498 miles
    Test number
    276301894097
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

  21. Pass37,594 miles (+5,698)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,594 miles
    Test number
    205222793039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,896 miles (+4,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,896 miles
    Test number
    135081252463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass27,629 miles (+3,153)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,629 miles
    Test number
    846187771090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass24,476 miles (+3,051)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,476 miles
    Test number
    284412160026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres cracking on outer tread edges

  25. Pass21,425 miles (+3,135)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    21,425 miles
    Test number
    494400829053
    • NoteRear tyres slightly perished

  26. Pass18,290 miles (+3,961)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,290 miles
    Test number
    321314218030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,329 miles (+4,440)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,329 miles
    Test number
    391729207059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass9,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    9,889 miles
    Test number
    633732265399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 CSY

Does LB52 CSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 CSY is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB52 CSY?
The MOT on LB52 CSY is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 CSY done?
LB52 CSY was recorded at 108,040 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 4,952 miles a year.
Has LB52 CSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 CSY has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 CSY 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 LB52 CSY find?
LB52 CSY passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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