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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LC52 ZBDMOT history

LC52 ZBD is a grey petrol MINI first used on 17 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 122,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2025.

LC52 ZBD grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2025
Mileage
122,410 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 ZBD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC52 ZBD was last recorded at 122,410 miles on 5 Jun 2025, 3,467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Sept 2011: 23,636 miles, lower than 23,639 miles on 12 Sept 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
118,943 miles · 16 May 2024
Between the last two tests
3,467 miles
Average per year
5,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,410 miles
  • 2024 – 118,943 miles
  • 2023 – 107,647 miles
  • 2022 – 95,287 miles
  • 2021 – 87,954 miles
  • 2019 – 77,238 miles
  • 2018 – 69,332 miles
  • 2017 – 62,673 miles
  • 2016 – 57,575 miles
  • 2015 – 47,735 miles
  • 2014 – 40,524 miles
  • 2013 – 34,575 miles
  • 2012 – 26,483 miles
  • 2011 – 23,636 miles
  • 2010 – 21,706 miles
  • 2009 – 18,251 miles
  • 2008 – 14,584 miles
  • 2007 – 12,066 miles
  • 2006 – 10,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail122,410 miles
  • DangerousSteering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive suspension turrets deformed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail122,410 miles (+3,467)1 dangerous3 major2 repaired14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,410 miles
    Test number
    947559495364
    • DangerousSteering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive suspension turrets deformed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass118,943 miles (+11,296)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    118,943 miles
    Test number
    488951495184
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,647 miles (+30)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    107,647 miles
    Test number
    338472977703
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail107,617 miles (+12,330)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,617 miles
    Test number
    894606225088
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass95,287 miles (+151)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    95,287 miles
    Test number
    392585406358
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail95,136 miles (+7,182)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,136 miles
    Test number
    537661648626
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass87,954 miles (+10,716)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    87,954 miles
    Test number
    454387809723
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass77,238 miles (+9)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,238 miles
    Test number
    179983300633
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres, both, inner sidewalls are split, nearside the worst. Outer sidewalls damaged. And both tyres wearing close to legal limit.

  9. Fail77,229 miles (+7,897)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,229 miles
    Test number
    157168039509
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres, both, inner sidewalls are split, nearside the worst. Outer sidewalls damaged. And both tyres wearing close to legal limit.

  10. Pass69,332 miles (+6,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,332 miles
    Test number
    987315777949
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass62,673 miles (+5,098)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    62,673 miles
    Test number
    507097711870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,575 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,575 miles
    Test number
    397668832606
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  13. Fail57,574 miles (+9,839)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,574 miles
    Test number
    146421493206
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  14. Pass47,735 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,735 miles
    Test number
    500845038177
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

  15. Fail47,702 miles (+7,178)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,702 miles
    Test number
    629281609085
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

  16. Pass40,524 miles (+5,949)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,524 miles
    Test number
    606613264206
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre side wall damaged
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing

  17. Pass34,575 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    34,575 miles
    Test number
    885030273277
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail34,574 miles (+8,091)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,574 miles
    Test number
    806990973261
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass26,483 miles (+2,847)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    26,483 miles
    Test number
    248300432169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,636 miles (-3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    23,636 miles
    Test number
    119088351231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail23,639 miles (+1,933)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,639 miles
    Test number
    495365051233
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass21,706 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    21,706 miles
    Test number
    304030560227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,705 miles (+3,454)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,705 miles
    Test number
    274009250285
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass18,251 miles (+3,667)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    18,251 miles
    Test number
    313706149291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,584 miles (+2,518)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    14,584 miles
    Test number
    631784538292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,066 miles (+1,961)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    12,066 miles
    Test number
    493219927291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    10,105 miles
    Test number
    460710456230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC52 ZBD

Does LC52 ZBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC52 ZBD expired on 29 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC52 ZBD?
The MOT on LC52 ZBD expired on 29 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC52 ZBD done?
LC52 ZBD was recorded at 122,410 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2025, an average of 5,992 miles a year.
Has LC52 ZBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 ZBD has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LC52 ZBD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC52 ZBD find?
LC52 ZBD failed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects, 2 defects repaired at the test and 14 advisories: steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; offside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 17 more.

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