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Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS52 ECYMOT history

LS52 ECY is a green petrol MINI first used on 18 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 91,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

LS52 ECY green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
91,717 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 ECY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 ECY was last recorded at 91,717 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,874 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
843 miles
Average per year
3,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,717 miles
  • 2025 – 90,874 miles
  • 2024 – 90,140 miles
  • 2023 – 89,107 miles
  • 2022 – 88,081 miles
  • 2021 – 86,894 miles
  • 2020 – 86,008 miles
  • 2019 – 83,164 miles
  • 2018 – 81,895 miles
  • 2017 – 80,702 miles
  • 2016 – 79,343 miles
  • 2015 – 78,002 miles
  • 2014 – 76,135 miles
  • 2013 – 70,339 miles
  • 2012 – 63,718 miles
  • 2011 – 56,832 miles
  • 2010 – 48,880 miles
  • 2009 – 42,321 miles
  • 2007 – 32,899 miles
  • 2006 – 25,677 miles
  • 2005 – 16,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,717 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryUnderside has corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside and offside shock absorbers corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,717 miles (+843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    91,717 miles
    Test number
    263018946014
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has corrosion
  2. Pass90,874 miles (+734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    90,874 miles
    Test number
    557206741443
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has corrosion
  3. Pass90,140 miles (+1,033)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    90,140 miles
    Test number
    990210976962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,107 miles (+1,026)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    89,107 miles
    Test number
    593213162705
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock sbsorbers corroded
  5. Pass88,081 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    88,081 miles
    Test number
    938248010551
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy , efficiency passed ok
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside shock absorbers corroding
  6. Fail88,061 miles (+1,167)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,061 miles
    Test number
    963030921793
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel goes down halfway before it starts working (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside shock absorbers corroding
  7. Pass86,894 miles (+886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    86,894 miles
    Test number
    268929473415
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass86,008 miles (+2,844)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    86,008 miles
    Test number
    937622102390
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass83,164 miles (+1,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,164 miles
    Test number
    372327287706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass81,895 miles (+1,193)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    81,895 miles
    Test number
    285681659521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    80,702 miles
    Test number
    882709459404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,702 miles (+1,359)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,702 miles
    Test number
    952658659623
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  13. Pass79,343 miles (+1,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,343 miles
    Test number
    298004309191
    • AdvisorySLIGHT MISTING OF OIL AROUND POWER STEERING PIPES
  14. Pass78,002 miles (+1,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,002 miles
    Test number
    636925305188
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
  15. Pass76,135 miles (+5,796)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    76,135 miles
    Test number
    965693164052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,339 miles (+6,621)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    70,339 miles
    Test number
    109063243006
    • Note1 petrol tank strap broken
    • NoteExhaust deteriorating
    • NoteFront wishbone rear bushes breaking up
    • NoteOil leak ?
    • NoteRad leaking
    • NoteRear tyres perished and inner edge tread stepped out
  17. Pass63,718 miles (+6,886)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    63,718 miles
    Test number
    295606342041
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteCracks in front windscreen
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteFlat spot in n/s/f wheel rim
    • NoteSlight weap from PAS pipe
  18. Pass56,832 miles (+7,952)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    56,832 miles
    Test number
    389103251020
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePetrol tank straps corroding
  19. Fail48,880 miles3 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,880 miles
    Test number
    332339540024
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear washer not working
  20. Pass48,880 miles (+6,559)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    48,880 miles
    Test number
    660869340051
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear washer not working
  21. Pass42,321 miles (+9,422)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,321 miles
    Test number
    184291459449
    • NoteExhaust life short
  22. Pass32,899 miles (+7,222)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    32,899 miles
    Test number
    640008697273
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked and perished on outer sidewalls.
  23. Pass25,677 miles (+9,407)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,677 miles
    Test number
    904341396209
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak, corrosion to exhaust rear silencer outer casing, o/s washer jet partially blocked, slight perrishing to rear tyres,
    • NoteTyre tread depths; both front and n/s/r 5.0mm, o/s/r 4.0mm, 175/65/15h
  24. Pass16,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    16,270 miles
    Test number
    572990695251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 ECY

Does LS52 ECY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 ECY is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 ECY?
The MOT on LS52 ECY is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 ECY done?
LS52 ECY was recorded at 91,717 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 3,645 miles a year.
Has LS52 ECY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 ECY has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LS52 ECY 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 LS52 ECY find?
LS52 ECY passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; underside has corrosion.

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