MINI logo

MINI

Grey and Cream · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS52 OZAMOT history

LS52 OZA is a grey and cream petrol MINI first used on 18 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 95,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

LS52 OZA grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
95,454 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,904 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LS52 OZA in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 OZA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey and Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 OZA was last recorded at 95,454 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,454 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,454 miles
  • 2024 – 92,865 miles
  • 2023 – 92,332 miles
  • 2022 – 88,818 miles
  • 2021 – 83,580 miles
  • 2020 – 76,680 miles
  • 2019 – 75,182 miles
  • 2018 – 73,638 miles
  • 2017 – 72,293 miles
  • 2016 – 71,139 miles
  • 2015 – 64,541 miles
  • 2014 – 59,792 miles
  • 2013 – 55,495 miles
  • 2012 – 49,408 miles
  • 2011 – 40,600 miles
  • 2009 – 32,290 miles
  • 2008 – 29,716 miles
  • 2007 – 24,830 miles
  • 2006 – 21,435 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,454 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both lights dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal long travelRecorded 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.

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Hydraulic leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Fuel cap seal perihsing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,454 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    95,454 miles
    Test number
    876684854277
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both lights dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal long travel

  2. Fail95,454 miles (+2,589)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,454 miles
    Test number
    301660488721
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability rubber broken to metal has unbounded (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both lights dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal long travel

  3. Pass92,865 miles (+533)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    92,865 miles
    Test number
    165387491918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,332 miles (+3,514)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    92,332 miles
    Test number
    899259649007
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront wheel Hub and brake caliper corroded

  5. Pass88,818 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    88,818 miles
    Test number
    121223327720
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head light frosty (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perihsing

  6. Fail88,817 miles (+5,237)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,817 miles
    Test number
    995171453046
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head light frosty (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perihsing

  7. Pass83,580 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    83,580 miles
    Test number
    577721349759
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosty plastic (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel cap seal perishing

  8. Fail83,580 miles (+6,900)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,580 miles
    Test number
    289916677304
    • MajorOffside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dash (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosty plastic (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel cap seal perishing

  9. Pass76,680 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    76,680 miles
    Test number
    930837256757
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring perished.

  10. Fail76,679 miles (+1,497)1 major1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,679 miles
    Test number
    977290137122
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring perished.

  11. Pass75,182 miles (+1,544)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    75,182 miles
    Test number
    856209275499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,638 miles (+1,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    73,638 miles
    Test number
    250401038999
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass72,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    72,293 miles
    Test number
    221478131342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,293 miles (+1,154)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,293 miles
    Test number
    940008958485
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass71,139 miles (+6,598)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    71,139 miles
    Test number
    150696118766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,541 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,541 miles
    Test number
    187222045447
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteO/s rear exhaust support snapped but not insecure
    • NoteTop engine mount starting to splitt

  17. Fail64,541 miles (+4,749)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,541 miles
    Test number
    989601145061
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteO/s rear exhaust support snapped but not insecure
    • NoteTop engine mount starting to splitt

  18. Pass59,792 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    59,792 miles
    Test number
    956753144075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail59,792 miles (+4,297)3 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,792 miles
    Test number
    839433344069
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass55,495 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,495 miles
    Test number
    645252543068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  21. Fail55,495 miles (+33)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,495 miles
    Test number
    196082543080
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  22. Fail55,462 miles (+6,054)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,462 miles
    Test number
    165637733481
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePetrol cap seal cracked
    • NoteWipers smearing

  23. Pass49,408 miles (+8,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    49,408 miles
    Test number
    326370322088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass40,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,600 miles
    Test number
    635170521006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,600 miles (+8,310)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,600 miles
    Test number
    387570621078
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass32,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    32,290 miles
    Test number
    904805039323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail32,290 miles (+2,574)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,290 miles
    Test number
    560351029393
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass29,716 miles (+4,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    29,716 miles
    Test number
    430266618325
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass24,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,830 miles
    Test number
    472270327437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail24,830 miles (+3,395)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,830 miles
    Test number
    744280027349
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

  31. Pass21,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    21,435 miles
    Test number
    433629816413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 OZA

Does LS52 OZA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 OZA is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS52 OZA?
The MOT on LS52 OZA is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 OZA done?
LS52 OZA was recorded at 95,454 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 3,904 miles a year.
Has LS52 OZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 OZA has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS52 OZA 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 OZA find?
LS52 OZA passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both lights dull; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LS52O registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.