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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 YZHMOT history

LM52 YZH is a grey petrol MINI first used on 24 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 83,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

LM52 YZH grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
83,582 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 YZH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 YZH was last recorded at 83,582 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 5,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jan 2007: 14,825 miles, lower than 18,381 miles on 4 Jan 2006.
  • 14 Sept 2022: 72,409 miles, lower than 72,555 miles on 3 Dec 2019.

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
78,408 miles · 15 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
5,174 miles
Average per year
3,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,582 miles
  • 2024 – 78,408 miles
  • 2023 – 78,408 miles
  • 2022 – 72,409 miles
  • 2019 – 72,555 miles
  • 2018 – 70,420 miles
  • 2017 – 68,108 miles
  • 2016 – 65,942 miles
  • 2015 – 63,050 miles
  • 2014 – 53,481 miles
  • 2013 – 47,801 miles
  • 2012 – 43,403 miles
  • 2011 – 39,291 miles
  • 2010 – 34,791 miles
  • 2009 – 30,650 miles
  • 2008 – 22,878 miles
  • 2007 – 14,825 miles
  • 2006 – 18,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,582 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass83,582 miles (+5,174)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    83,582 miles
    Test number
    604539310353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (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 (5.3.3 (b) (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 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass78,408 miles1 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    78,408 miles
    Test number
    337454142973
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front spot lamp insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust silencers corroded
  3. Fail78,408 miles (+5,999)4 major1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,408 miles
    Test number
    603831990050
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust silencers corroded
  4. Pass72,409 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    72,409 miles
    Test number
    393536285817
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  5. Fail72,409 miles (-146)2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,409 miles
    Test number
    990815274214
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system corroded
  6. Pass72,555 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,555 miles
    Test number
    943309595643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail72,250 miles (+1,830)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,250 miles
    Test number
    706731581286
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (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))
  8. Pass70,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    70,420 miles
    Test number
    669759005234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,420 miles (+2,312)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,420 miles
    Test number
    557829308522
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))
  10. Pass68,108 miles (+2,166)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    68,108 miles
    Test number
    739828841408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,942 miles (+2,892)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    65,942 miles
    Test number
    270859119587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,050 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    63,050 miles
    Test number
    274785327908
    • AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust silencer corroded on outside skin.
  13. Fail63,050 miles (+4,172)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,050 miles
    Test number
    885485328784
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust silencer corroded on outside skin.
  14. Pass58,878 miles (+5,397)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    58,878 miles
    Test number
    439516605065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,481 miles (+5,680)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,481 miles
    Test number
    409412194105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,801 miles (+4,398)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    47,801 miles
    Test number
    449951793146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,403 miles (+4,112)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,403 miles
    Test number
    296884392425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,291 miles (+4,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,291 miles
    Test number
    119320491196
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass34,791 miles (+4,141)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,791 miles
    Test number
    504000580150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,650 miles (+1,244)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,650 miles
    Test number
    722084099108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,406 miles
    Test number
    173610719094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,406 miles (+6,528)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,406 miles
    Test number
    721390419017
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  23. Pass22,878 miles (+8,053)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    22,878 miles
    Test number
    570603628010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,825 miles (-3,556)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,825 miles
    Test number
    210653117059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    18,381 miles
    Test number
    192684506450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 YZH

Does LM52 YZH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 YZH is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 YZH?
The MOT on LM52 YZH is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 YZH done?
LM52 YZH was recorded at 83,582 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 3,140 miles a year.
Has LM52 YZH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 YZH has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 YZH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 13 Jan 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 YZH find?
LM52 YZH passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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