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Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS52 WHJMOT history

LS52 WHJ is a grey petrol MINI first used on 21 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 128,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

LS52 WHJ grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
128,355 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 WHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 WHJ was last recorded at 128,355 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 2,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 May 2020: 112,246 miles, lower than 112,247 miles on 23 Mar 2020.

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
126,063 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,292 miles
Average per year
5,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,355 miles
  • 2024 – 126,063 miles
  • 2023 – 124,270 miles
  • 2022 – 123,508 miles
  • 2021 – 120,076 miles
  • 2020 – 112,246 miles
  • 2019 – 108,350 miles
  • 2018 – 104,170 miles
  • 2017 – 102,346 miles
  • 2014 – 101,133 miles
  • 2013 – 97,376 miles
  • 2012 – 90,325 miles
  • 2011 – 86,027 miles
  • 2010 – 71,365 miles
  • 2009 – 59,720 miles
  • 2008 – 42,342 miles
  • 2007 – 31,998 miles
  • 2006 – 20,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,355 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear fuel tank strap corroded

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four pipes close to flexi hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,355 miles (+2,292)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    128,355 miles
    Test number
    887383092367
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel tank strap corroded

  2. Pass126,063 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    126,063 miles
    Test number
    569445577509
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail126,017 miles (+1,747)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,017 miles
    Test number
    742855171031
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass124,270 miles (+762)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    124,270 miles
    Test number
    626193541812
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts have the start of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass123,508 miles (+3,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    123,508 miles
    Test number
    101707349550
    • 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))

  6. Pass120,076 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,076 miles
    Test number
    125206310268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  7. Fail120,076 miles (+7,830)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,076 miles
    Test number
    414569446638
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  8. Pass112,246 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    112,246 miles
    Test number
    520934699876
    • 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 all four pipes close to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRide height sensor nearside rear broken

  9. Fail112,246 miles (-1)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,246 miles
    Test number
    124211529669
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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 all four pipes close to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRide height sensor nearside rear broken

  10. Fail112,247 miles (+3,897)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,247 miles
    Test number
    123302149988
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNo reverse light
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps rusty

  11. Pass108,350 miles (+4,180)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    108,350 miles
    Test number
    783500821037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,170 miles (+1,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    104,170 miles
    Test number
    294115221403
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass102,346 miles (+1,213)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    102,346 miles
    Test number
    805095889307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking

  14. Pass101,133 miles (+3,757)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    101,133 miles
    Test number
    385524484470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,376 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    97,376 miles
    Test number
    115468393246
    • NoteChild seat fitted n/s/f not allowing full inspection of seat belt

  16. Fail97,376 miles (+7,051)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,376 miles
    Test number
    226408193287
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted n/s/f not allowing full inspection of seat belt

  17. Pass90,325 miles (+4,298)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    90,325 miles
    Test number
    627510992212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,027 miles (+2,439)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    86,027 miles
    Test number
    906491191204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,588 miles (+50)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    83,588 miles
    Test number
    207116591039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail83,538 miles (+12,173)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,538 miles
    Test number
    156875091477
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass71,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    71,365 miles
    Test number
    271631290070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail71,365 miles (+11,645)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,365 miles
    Test number
    340158880016
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass59,720 miles (+17,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    59,720 miles
    Test number
    230079099041
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass42,342 miles (+10,344)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    42,342 miles
    Test number
    371333578042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,998 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    31,998 miles
    Test number
    794609437089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail31,826 miles (+11,707)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,826 miles
    Test number
    492666237058
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLow on anti freeze

  27. Pass20,119 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    20,119 miles
    Test number
    243815956052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass19,971 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    19,971 miles
    Test number
    681015726035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail19,970 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,970 miles
    Test number
    292384926010
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LS52 WHJ

Does LS52 WHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 WHJ is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS52 WHJ?
The MOT on LS52 WHJ is valid until 10 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 WHJ done?
LS52 WHJ was recorded at 128,355 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 5,475 miles a year.
Has LS52 WHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 WHJ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS52 WHJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 May 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS52 WHJ find?
LS52 WHJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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