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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 JZHMOT history

LM52 JZH is a green petrol MINI first used on 11 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 62,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.

LM52 JZH green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
62,370 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 JZH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 JZH was last recorded at 62,370 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,220 miles · 10 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
150 miles
Average per year
2,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,370 miles
  • 2020 – 62,220 miles
  • 2019 – 61,829 miles
  • 2018 – 61,187 miles
  • 2017 – 59,066 miles
  • 2016 – 57,979 miles
  • 2015 – 54,884 miles
  • 2014 – 52,425 miles
  • 2013 – 48,761 miles
  • 2012 – 45,500 miles
  • 2011 – 40,595 miles
  • 2009 – 35,265 miles
  • 2008 – 30,327 miles
  • 2007 – 22,703 miles
  • 2006 – 17,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,370 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,370 miles (+150)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    62,370 miles
    Test number
    369123476728
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass62,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    62,220 miles
    Test number
    550520324828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail62,220 miles (+391)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,220 miles
    Test number
    345020264583
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass61,829 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,829 miles
    Test number
    383169774534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail61,824 miles (+637)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,824 miles
    Test number
    488755906879
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  6. Pass61,187 miles (+2,121)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,187 miles
    Test number
    117486804821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,066 miles
    Test number
    512222204907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail59,066 miles (+1,087)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,066 miles
    Test number
    498092172310
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  9. Pass57,979 miles (+469)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,979 miles
    Test number
    495898841460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,510 miles (+2,626)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,510 miles
    Test number
    846009539068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,884 miles (+10)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    54,884 miles
    Test number
    187876215443
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  12. Fail54,874 miles (+2,449)3 dangerous1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,874 miles
    Test number
    946622015070
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • DangerousOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust rear back box excessively corroded/deteriated.
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly scored.pitted, rear brake discs slightly corroded.

  13. Pass52,425 miles (+3,664)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,425 miles
    Test number
    138157514490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,761 miles
    Test number
    829375913036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,761 miles (+3,261)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,761 miles
    Test number
    379609203009
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront pads getting low & discs lipping

  16. Pass45,500 miles (+4,905)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    45,500 miles
    Test number
    347203002009
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low on outer edge

  17. Pass40,595 miles (+5,330)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,595 miles
    Test number
    457675301055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,265 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    35,265 miles
    Test number
    954611749341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,264 miles (+4,937)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,264 miles
    Test number
    814458939319
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass30,327 miles (+7,624)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    30,327 miles
    Test number
    450911458496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,703 miles (+5,158)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    22,703 miles
    Test number
    841075467040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,545 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    17,545 miles
    Test number
    453679806055
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteWasher jet partly blocked,(cleared).

Questions about LM52 JZH

Does LM52 JZH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 JZH is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM52 JZH?
The MOT on LM52 JZH is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 JZH done?
LM52 JZH was recorded at 62,370 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 2,244 miles a year.
Has LM52 JZH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 JZH has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LM52 JZH 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 JZH find?
LM52 JZH passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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