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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS52 FZOMOT history

LS52 FZO is a silver petrol MINI first used on 25 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 66,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2025.

LS52 FZO silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Apr 2026
Mileage
66,009 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 FZO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 FZO was last recorded at 66,009 miles on 22 Apr 2025, 3,339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Oct 2006: 14,300 miles, lower than 16,659 miles on 27 Oct 2005.

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
62,670 miles · 30 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3,339 miles
Average per year
2,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,009 miles
  • 2024 – 62,670 miles
  • 2023 – 55,288 miles
  • 2021 – 54,512 miles
  • 2020 – 53,330 miles
  • 2018 – 53,112 miles
  • 2017 – 50,759 miles
  • 2016 – 46,771 miles
  • 2015 – 45,613 miles
  • 2014 – 42,318 miles
  • 2013 – 40,355 miles
  • 2012 – 38,262 miles
  • 2011 – 36,859 miles
  • 2010 – 36,441 miles
  • 2009 – 31,820 miles
  • 2008 – 28,698 miles
  • 2007 – 25,513 miles
  • 2006 – 14,300 miles
  • 2005 – 16,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,009 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,009 miles (+3,339)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    66,009 miles
    Test number
    757731177782
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass62,670 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    62,670 miles
    Test number
    791600895946
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail62,670 miles (+7)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,670 miles
    Test number
    994060734406
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail62,663 miles (+7,375)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,663 miles
    Test number
    605013012390
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bonnet trim is adrift
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering column

  5. Pass55,288 miles (+776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    55,288 miles
    Test number
    818091153169
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass54,512 miles (+686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    54,512 miles
    Test number
    458895512443
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass53,826 miles (+496)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    53,826 miles
    Test number
    758013714406
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass53,330 miles (+218)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,330 miles
    Test number
    749733398399
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material / rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass53,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    53,112 miles
    Test number
    940749532801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,112 miles (+2,353)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,112 miles
    Test number
    504449917018
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass50,759 miles (+3,988)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    50,759 miles
    Test number
    158269716867
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass46,771 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    46,771 miles
    Test number
    777528890346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,613 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    45,613 miles
    Test number
    567459287551
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail45,613 miles (+3,295)4 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,613 miles
    Test number
    522878524489
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass42,318 miles (+17)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,318 miles
    Test number
    136846874227
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail42,301 miles (+1,946)1 failure3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,301 miles
    Test number
    846503864275
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass40,355 miles (+2,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    40,355 miles
    Test number
    176593083297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail38,262 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,262 miles
    Test number
    149424682295
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass38,262 miles (+1,403)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    38,262 miles
    Test number
    179414882295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,859 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    36,859 miles
    Test number
    139355231369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,441 miles
    Test number
    293292210318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,441 miles (+4,621)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,441 miles
    Test number
    620402510394
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass31,820 miles (+19)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    31,820 miles
    Test number
    584468309337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  24. Fail31,801 miles (+3,103)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,801 miles
    Test number
    442043809345
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass28,698 miles (+3,185)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,698 miles
    Test number
    192665898277
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear registration plate deteriorated

  26. Pass25,513 miles (+11,213)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    25,513 miles
    Test number
    900822597239
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear no plate starting to deteriorate

  27. Pass14,300 miles (-2,359)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    14,300 miles
    Test number
    671473096203
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to disscolour and should be replaced

  28. Pass16,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    16,659 miles
    Test number
    102330205370
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS52 FZO

Does LS52 FZO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 FZO expired on 29 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FZO?
The MOT on LS52 FZO expired on 29 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 FZO done?
LS52 FZO was recorded at 66,009 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2025, an average of 2,533 miles a year.
Has LS52 FZO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FZO has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LS52 FZO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Oct 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS52 FZO find?
LS52 FZO passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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