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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS52 WLGMOT history

LS52 WLG is a black petrol MINI first used on 14 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 168,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2025.

LS52 WLG black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Feb 2026
Mileage
168,200 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 WLG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 WLG was last recorded at 168,200 miles on 15 Jan 2025, 4,026 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,174 miles · 25 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
4,026 miles
Average per year
8,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,200 miles
  • 2024 – 164,174 miles
  • 2023 – 158,057 miles
  • 2022 – 150,095 miles
  • 2021 – 143,144 miles
  • 2020 – 138,290 miles
  • 2019 – 128,591 miles
  • 2018 – 119,215 miles
  • 2017 – 107,113 miles
  • 2016 – 96,282 miles
  • 2015 – 84,610 miles
  • 2014 – 72,569 miles
  • 2013 – 60,539 miles
  • 2012 – 53,656 miles
  • 2011 – 47,034 miles
  • 2010 – 39,017 miles
  • 2009 – 31,160 miles
  • 2007 – 23,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,200 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,200 miles (+4,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    168,200 miles
    Test number
    620206556422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass164,174 miles (+6,117)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    164,174 miles
    Test number
    108689252568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,057 miles (+7,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    158,057 miles
    Test number
    463292097204
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass150,095 miles (+6,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    150,095 miles
    Test number
    547810191646
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass143,144 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    143,144 miles
    Test number
    888093777902
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail143,139 miles (+4,849)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,139 miles
    Test number
    279327819958
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass138,290 miles (+9,699)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    138,290 miles
    Test number
    911203912145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass128,591 miles (+9,376)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    128,591 miles
    Test number
    874576907816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,215 miles (+12,102)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    119,215 miles
    Test number
    442388754858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    107,113 miles
    Test number
    641422397660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail107,113 miles (+10,831)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,113 miles
    Test number
    671403428548
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass96,282 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    96,282 miles
    Test number
    925518190228
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre slight wear on both edges 1756515

  13. Fail96,282 miles (+11,672)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,282 miles
    Test number
    515927370500
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre slight wear on both edges 1756515

  14. Pass84,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    84,610 miles
    Test number
    359576925072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,610 miles (+12,041)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,610 miles
    Test number
    736606825041
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass72,569 miles (+12,030)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    72,569 miles
    Test number
    947279124045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp not working

  17. Pass60,539 miles (+6,883)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    60,539 miles
    Test number
    518274603068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,656 miles (+6,622)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,656 miles
    Test number
    436956902015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,034 miles (+8,017)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    47,034 miles
    Test number
    226546721005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,017 miles (+7,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    39,017 miles
    Test number
    282758200035
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass31,160 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,160 miles
    Test number
    462569309068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,158 miles (+7,906)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,158 miles
    Test number
    340587509058
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass23,252 miles (+9,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,252 miles
    Test number
    740414957302
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass14,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,198 miles
    Test number
    821212807005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 WLG

Does LS52 WLG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 WLG expired on 11 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 WLG?
The MOT on LS52 WLG expired on 11 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 WLG done?
LS52 WLG was recorded at 168,200 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2025, an average of 8,538 miles a year.
Has LS52 WLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 WLG has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LS52 WLG 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 WLG find?
LS52 WLG passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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