2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LS52 WDJ
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 96,439 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS52 WDJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 96,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS52 WDJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mini Mini (LS52 WDJ) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Lower Exhaust system insecure Both mountings free (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
LS52 WDJ Mileage History
- 05/04/202378,486 mi
- 04/04/202484,921 mi+6,435 mi
- 04/04/202589,681 mi+4,760 mi
- 31/03/202696,439 mi+6,758 mi
- 01/04/202696,439 mi
Average of roughly 6,004 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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