MINI
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LM52 ZHAMOT history
LM52 ZHA is a silver petrol MINI first used on 17 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 125,876 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 May 2027
- Mileage
- 125,876 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,599 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 ZHA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 17 Feb 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 ZHA was last recorded at 125,876 miles on 14 May 2026, 1,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 124,417 miles · 29 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,459 miles
- Average per year
- 5,599 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,876 miles
- 2025 – 124,417 miles
- 2023 – 124,416 miles
- 2022 – 121,642 miles
- 2021 – 117,703 miles
- 2019 – 113,701 miles
- 2017 – 105,902 miles
- 2016 – 103,569 miles
- 2015 – 98,926 miles
- 2014 – 94,169 miles
- 2013 – 86,715 miles
- 2012 – 82,031 miles
- 2011 – 76,106 miles
- 2010 – 58,148 miles
- 2009 – 41,971 miles
- 2008 – 26,301 miles
- 2007 – 15,387 miles
- 2006 – 12,078 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,876 miles
- AdvisoryMil illuminated
- 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))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,876 miles (+1,459)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2027
- Odometer
- 125,876 miles
- Test number
- 586957840853
- AdvisoryMil illuminated
- 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))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass124,417 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 124,417 miles
- Test number
- 211240097251
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass124,416 miles (+2,774)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2024
- Odometer
- 124,416 miles
- Test number
- 187548894567
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryParking brake 19%
Pass121,642 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 121,642 miles
- Test number
- 138614657218
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail121,642 miles (+3,939)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,642 miles
- Test number
- 516730024077
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached locking nut worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,703 miles (+4,002)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 117,703 miles
- Test number
- 640560795222
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass113,701 miles (+7,799)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 113,701 miles
- Test number
- 832209518534
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 45 17 RF (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass105,902 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 105,902 miles
- Test number
- 634332018895
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail105,891 miles (+2,322)4 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,891 miles
- Test number
- 309380244481
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported Offside rear mount broken (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear - towards the rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust box deteriorating
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass103,569 miles (+94)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 103,569 miles
- Test number
- 801607478120
- AdvisoryNearside front suspension strut top mount upper bush splitting (under bonnet)
- AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust box deteriorating
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes damp
Fail103,475 miles (+4,549)5 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,475 miles
- Test number
- 365185173924
- FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated seal split (7.2.4c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust box in poor condition
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass98,926 miles (+4,757)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 98,926 miles
- Test number
- 566583515224
- NoteNearside number plate lamp dim, though offside lamp displays whole plate adeqatley
Pass94,169 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 94,169 miles
- Test number
- 756534114222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,167 miles (+7,452)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,167 miles
- Test number
- 495054814280
- FailureElectrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear brake discs worn
Pass86,715 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 86,715 miles
- Test number
- 836527503298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,715 miles (+4,684)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,715 miles
- Test number
- 237377303281
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass82,031 miles (+5,925)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 82,031 miles
- Test number
- 347937312403
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteRear brake discs worn
Pass76,106 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 76,106 miles
- Test number
- 429117311283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,106 miles (+4,409)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,106 miles
- Test number
- 507323311298
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass71,697 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 71,697 miles
- Test number
- 449878861038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,687 miles (+13,539)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,687 miles
- Test number
- 445287761008
- FailureOffside 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail58,148 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,148 miles
- Test number
- 641272830010
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass58,148 miles (+16,177)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 58,148 miles
- Test number
- 700952230057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,971 miles (+15,670)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 41,971 miles
- Test number
- 752121839075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,301 miles (+10,914)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 26,301 miles
- Test number
- 152721038476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,387 miles (+3,309)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 15,387 miles
- Test number
- 163515807473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,078 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 12,078 miles
- Test number
- 300806816066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 ZHA
- Does LM52 ZHA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 ZHA is valid until 13 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 ZHA?
- The MOT on LM52 ZHA is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM52 ZHA done?
- LM52 ZHA was recorded at 125,876 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 5,599 miles a year.
- Has LM52 ZHA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 ZHA has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on LM52 ZHA 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 ZHA find?
- LM52 ZHA passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 7 advisories: mil illuminated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.
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