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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF52 CZEMOT history

LF52 CZE is a black petrol MINI first used on 10 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 176,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

LF52 CZE black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
176,006 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 CZE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 CZE was last recorded at 176,006 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,286 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
720 miles
Average per year
6,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,006 miles
  • 2024 – 175,286 miles
  • 2023 – 170,314 miles
  • 2022 – 162,047 miles
  • 2021 – 152,594 miles
  • 2020 – 141,636 miles
  • 2019 – 131,040 miles
  • 2018 – 121,847 miles
  • 2017 – 116,175 miles
  • 2016 – 108,272 miles
  • 2015 – 106,800 miles
  • 2014 – 102,934 miles
  • 2013 – 96,207 miles
  • 2012 – 89,381 miles
  • 2011 – 83,156 miles
  • 2010 – 76,158 miles
  • 2009 – 71,882 miles
  • 2008 – 61,035 miles
  • 2007 – 53,572 miles
  • 2006 – 49,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,006 miles
  • AdvisoryRear brake discs inner and outer faces quite badly rusting
  • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes rusting

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,006 miles (+720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    176,006 miles
    Test number
    155524867706
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs inner and outer faces quite badly rusting
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes rusting

  2. Pass175,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    175,286 miles
    Test number
    216194910153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail175,286 miles (+4,972)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,286 miles
    Test number
    290026673359
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass170,314 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    170,314 miles
    Test number
    801386881294
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail170,312 miles (+8,265)5 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,312 miles
    Test number
    379591203173
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass162,047 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    162,047 miles
    Test number
    322941022890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail162,047 miles (+9,453)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,047 miles
    Test number
    928948683317
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass152,594 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    152,594 miles
    Test number
    722100893761
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers rusty

  9. Fail152,594 miles (+10,958)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,594 miles
    Test number
    192587864017
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers rusty

  10. Pass141,636 miles (+10,596)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    141,636 miles
    Test number
    879897577786
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass131,040 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    131,040 miles
    Test number
    679175517172
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail131,040 miles (+9,193)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,040 miles
    Test number
    253854170012
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass121,847 miles (+5,672)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    121,847 miles
    Test number
    850546171492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass116,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    116,175 miles
    Test number
    579074150608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail116,175 miles (+7,903)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,175 miles
    Test number
    720418640442
    • FailureEmissions not tested exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass108,272 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    108,272 miles
    Test number
    418069307066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail108,272 miles (+1,472)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,272 miles
    Test number
    494910741195
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass106,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    106,800 miles
    Test number
    605515987325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail106,800 miles (+3,866)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,800 miles
    Test number
    967037860837
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bushes both arms (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass102,934 miles (+6,727)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    102,934 miles
    Test number
    496095654237
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  21. Pass96,207 miles (+6,826)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    96,207 miles
    Test number
    109377353237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass89,381 miles (+6,225)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    89,381 miles
    Test number
    769358752239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass83,156 miles (+6,998)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    83,156 miles
    Test number
    937813751239
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges. front pads getting low

  24. Pass76,158 miles (+4,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    76,158 miles
    Test number
    671071870281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass71,882 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    71,882 miles
    Test number
    222274169209
    • NoteRear silencer outer caseing badly rusted not blowing at time off test

  26. Fail71,882 miles (+2,421)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,882 miles
    Test number
    530294869277
    • Repaired at testBrake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear silencer outer caseing badly rusted not blowing at time off test

  27. Pass69,461 miles (+8,426)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    69,461 miles
    Test number
    884112869180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail61,035 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,035 miles
    Test number
    120832768173
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

  29. Pass61,035 miles (+7,463)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    61,035 miles
    Test number
    434742068149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass53,572 miles (+3,913)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    53,572 miles
    Test number
    213408577193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti-slip worn

  31. Pass49,659 miles (+10,362)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    49,659 miles
    Test number
    611746856398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass39,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    39,297 miles
    Test number
    393864706062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 CZE

Does LF52 CZE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 CZE expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 CZE?
The MOT on LF52 CZE expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 CZE done?
LF52 CZE was recorded at 176,006 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 6,938 miles a year.
Has LF52 CZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 CZE has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LF52 CZE 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 LF52 CZE find?
LF52 CZE passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: rear brake discs inner and outer faces quite badly rusting; rear metal brake pipes rusting.

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