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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS52 ZTHMOT history

LS52 ZTH is a blue petrol MINI first used on 10 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 202,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

LS52 ZTH blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
202,772 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 ZTH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 ZTH was last recorded at 202,772 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 11,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,007 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,765 miles
Average per year
8,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 202,772 miles
  • 2024 – 191,007 miles
  • 2023 – 182,283 miles
  • 2022 – 171,292 miles
  • 2021 – 162,796 miles
  • 2020 – 157,720 miles
  • 2019 – 151,812 miles
  • 2018 – 146,089 miles
  • 2017 – 138,798 miles
  • 2016 – 132,137 miles
  • 2015 – 125,899 miles
  • 2014 – 119,815 miles
  • 2013 – 110,161 miles
  • 2012 – 100,664 miles
  • 2011 – 92,631 miles
  • 2010 – 86,098 miles
  • 2009 – 78,193 miles
  • 2007 – 60,309 miles
  • 2006 – 52,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,772 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside track rod inner end slight wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

32 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,772 miles (+11,765)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    202,772 miles
    Test number
    769915683123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass191,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    191,007 miles
    Test number
    579144811840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail191,007 miles (+8,724)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,007 miles
    Test number
    273382054765
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass182,283 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    182,283 miles
    Test number
    141798924467
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail182,283 miles (+10,991)1 major3 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,283 miles
    Test number
    468156048734
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass171,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    171,292 miles
    Test number
    490899367340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail171,292 miles (+8,496)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,292 miles
    Test number
    241893333592
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass162,796 miles (+5,076)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    162,796 miles
    Test number
    645611989542
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass157,720 miles (+5,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    157,720 miles
    Test number
    225055152142
    • AdvisoryNearside inner track rod ball joint slight wear

  10. Pass151,812 miles (+5,723)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    151,812 miles
    Test number
    551237972108
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass146,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    146,089 miles
    Test number
    246991242678
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail146,089 miles (+7,291)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,089 miles
    Test number
    653916097181
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass138,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    138,798 miles
    Test number
    868208769130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail138,798 miles (+6,661)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,798 miles
    Test number
    373568382683
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass132,137 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    132,137 miles
    Test number
    332015915526
    • AdvisoryNearside track rod inner end slight wear

  16. Fail132,137 miles (+6,238)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,137 miles
    Test number
    199139057541
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside track rod inner end slight wear

  17. Pass125,899 miles (+6,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    125,899 miles
    Test number
    640806602444
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass119,815 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    119,815 miles
    Test number
    208557014394
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail119,815 miles (+9,654)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,815 miles
    Test number
    667037814349
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail110,161 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,161 miles
    Test number
    415489713387
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass110,161 miles (+9,497)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    110,161 miles
    Test number
    596509813347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass100,664 miles (+8,033)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    100,664 miles
    Test number
    686870022353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail92,631 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,631 miles
    Test number
    377843311377
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass92,631 miles (+6,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    92,631 miles
    Test number
    929623711358
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass86,098 miles (+7,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    86,098 miles
    Test number
    830076210384
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass78,193 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    78,193 miles
    Test number
    582330429321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail78,105 miles (+17,796)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,105 miles
    Test number
    221606819395
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  28. Pass60,309 miles (+8,085)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    60,309 miles
    Test number
    601903557323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass52,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    52,224 miles
    Test number
    353142566384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail52,224 miles (+10,538)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,224 miles
    Test number
    714892966370
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket corroded, but still suporting exhaust.

  31. Pass41,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    41,686 miles
    Test number
    681464606018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail41,686 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,686 miles
    Test number
    330874006036
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS52 ZTH

Does LS52 ZTH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 ZTH is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS52 ZTH?
The MOT on LS52 ZTH is valid until 16 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 ZTH done?
LS52 ZTH was recorded at 202,772 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 8,120 miles a year.
Has LS52 ZTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 ZTH has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS52 ZTH 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 ZTH find?
LS52 ZTH passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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