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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 HZZMOT history

LM52 HZZ is a blue petrol MINI first used on 23 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 151,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2025.

LM52 HZZ blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2026
Mileage
151,045 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 HZZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 HZZ was last recorded at 151,045 miles on 18 Feb 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,043 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,045 miles
  • 2024 – 149,406 miles
  • 2023 – 147,927 miles
  • 2022 – 145,644 miles
  • 2021 – 142,967 miles
  • 2020 – 140,114 miles
  • 2019 – 139,455 miles
  • 2018 – 133,441 miles
  • 2017 – 124,490 miles
  • 2016 – 114,888 miles
  • 2015 – 109,095 miles
  • 2014 – 102,660 miles
  • 2013 – 95,084 miles
  • 2012 – 90,312 miles
  • 2011 – 85,303 miles
  • 2010 – 73,765 miles
  • 2009 – 58,507 miles
  • 2008 – 54,155 miles
  • 2007 – 50,128 miles
  • 2006 – 45,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,045 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,045 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    151,045 miles
    Test number
    812253869754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail151,043 miles (+1,637)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,043 miles
    Test number
    259181118248
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass149,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    149,406 miles
    Test number
    351441824134
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail149,406 miles (+1,479)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,406 miles
    Test number
    698586458298
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass147,927 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    147,927 miles
    Test number
    283978106178
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail147,926 miles (+2,282)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,926 miles
    Test number
    341707847342
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal split/perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rigid brake pipe to flexi hose ferrules severely corroded - both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass145,644 miles (+2,677)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    145,644 miles
    Test number
    686796718435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass142,967 miles (+2,853)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    142,967 miles
    Test number
    504762609388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass140,114 miles (+659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    140,114 miles
    Test number
    315691274785
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass139,455 miles (+6,014)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    139,455 miles
    Test number
    285837059045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass133,441 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    133,441 miles
    Test number
    878257248973
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat doesn't tilt, to allow access to rear seat's
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to crack
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  12. Fail133,438 miles (+8,948)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,438 miles
    Test number
    942553957672
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat doesn't tilt, to allow access to rear seat's
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to crack
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  13. Pass124,490 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    124,490 miles
    Test number
    396546603378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail124,455 miles (+9,567)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,455 miles
    Test number
    872722719357
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass114,888 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    114,888 miles
    Test number
    880463186291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail114,797 miles (+5,702)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,797 miles
    Test number
    997121972991
    • FailureFuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass109,095 miles (+6,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    109,095 miles
    Test number
    865207755025
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass102,660 miles (+7,576)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    102,660 miles
    Test number
    787100954067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass95,084 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    95,084 miles
    Test number
    637282853057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,005 miles (+4,693)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,005 miles
    Test number
    146224143483
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass90,312 miles (+5,009)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    90,312 miles
    Test number
    665359742016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,303 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    85,303 miles
    Test number
    849921561043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail85,300 miles (+11,535)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,300 miles
    Test number
    829499851094
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail73,765 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,765 miles
    Test number
    463278760038
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tracking may require adjustment.

  25. Pass73,765 miles (+15,258)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,765 miles
    Test number
    493188260067
    • NoteFront tracking may require adjustment.

  26. Pass58,507 miles (+4,352)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    58,507 miles
    Test number
    790707129017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail54,155 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,155 miles
    Test number
    361775318036
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade starting to split

  28. Pass54,155 miles (+4,027)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    54,155 miles
    Test number
    793565018082
    • NoteNearside wiper blade starting to split

  29. Fail50,128 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,128 miles
    Test number
    641086617065
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  30. Pass50,128 miles (+4,448)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    50,128 miles
    Test number
    752736017068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass45,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    45,680 miles
    Test number
    860543426062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 HZZ

Does LM52 HZZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 HZZ expired on 21 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 HZZ?
The MOT on LM52 HZZ expired on 21 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 HZZ done?
LM52 HZZ was recorded at 151,045 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2025, an average of 5,525 miles a year.
Has LM52 HZZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 HZZ has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 HZZ 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 LM52 HZZ find?
LM52 HZZ passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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