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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS52 HREMOT history

LS52 HRE is a black petrol MINI first used on 8 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 58,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2025.

LS52 HRE black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Feb 2026
Mileage
58,398 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 HRE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 HRE was last recorded at 58,398 miles on 18 Feb 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,396 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,398 miles
  • 2024 – 54,453 miles
  • 2023 – 54,441 miles
  • 2022 – 54,299 miles
  • 2021 – 53,373 miles
  • 2020 – 49,162 miles
  • 2019 – 45,201 miles
  • 2018 – 41,765 miles
  • 2017 – 38,962 miles
  • 2016 – 31,077 miles
  • 2015 – 23,770 miles
  • 2014 – 18,813 miles
  • 2013 – 14,796 miles
  • 2012 – 11,332 miles
  • 2011 – 7,717 miles
  • 2010 – 6,241 miles
  • 2008 – 5,316 miles
  • 2006 – 4,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,398 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,398 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    58,398 miles
    Test number
    131997265076
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail58,396 miles (+7)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,396 miles
    Test number
    414974425129
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Fail58,389 miles (+3,936)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,389 miles
    Test number
    556978829935
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass54,453 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    54,453 miles
    Test number
    300418849865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail54,441 miles (+142)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,441 miles
    Test number
    513687703550
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to condition of interior (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested due to condition of interior (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass54,299 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    54,299 miles
    Test number
    672834291521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNoise from steering column area lock to lock

  7. Fail54,299 miles (+926)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,299 miles
    Test number
    409447327073
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNoise from steering column area lock to lock

  8. Pass53,373 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    53,373 miles
    Test number
    152499394729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap perished

  9. Fail53,369 miles (+4,207)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,369 miles
    Test number
    195603784238
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mouting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap perished

  10. Pass49,162 miles (+3,961)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    49,162 miles
    Test number
    290537174406
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and slight uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty

  11. Pass45,201 miles (+3,436)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,201 miles
    Test number
    225051867653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    41,765 miles
    Test number
    248641506091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail41,765 miles (+2,803)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,765 miles
    Test number
    442047962273
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass38,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,962 miles
    Test number
    581905485106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,962 miles (+7,885)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,962 miles
    Test number
    778829170726
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass31,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    31,077 miles
    Test number
    808331663002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,077 miles (+7,307)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,077 miles
    Test number
    555693307041
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass23,770 miles (+4,957)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    23,770 miles
    Test number
    717962633327
    • DangerousNearside Rear has run flat damage to tyre sidewalls recommend replacement
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail18,813 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,813 miles
    Test number
    448303934341
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass18,813 miles (+4,017)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    18,813 miles
    Test number
    948833734320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,796 miles (+3,464)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    14,796 miles
    Test number
    689414733344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,332 miles (+3,615)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    11,332 miles
    Test number
    647751602343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass7,717 miles (+1,321)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    7,717 miles
    Test number
    488234201468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass6,396 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    6,396 miles
    Test number
    135756471454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass6,241 miles (+925)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    6,241 miles
    Test number
    284286970013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass5,316 miles (+886)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    5,316 miles
    Test number
    350172698032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass4,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    4,430 miles
    Test number
    182628696457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 HRE

Does LS52 HRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 HRE expired on 17 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 HRE?
The MOT on LS52 HRE expired on 17 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 HRE done?
LS52 HRE was recorded at 58,398 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2025, an average of 2,861 miles a year.
Has LS52 HRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 HRE has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS52 HRE 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 HRE find?
LS52 HRE passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted.

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