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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LA51 FFUMOT history

LA51 FFU is a silver petrol MINI first used on 21 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 108,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2025.

LA51 FFU silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2026
Mileage
108,301 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 FFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 FFU was last recorded at 108,301 miles on 23 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,301 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,301 miles
  • 2024 – 105,972 miles
  • 2023 – 103,030 miles
  • 2022 – 100,793 miles
  • 2021 – 99,063 miles
  • 2020 – 96,841 miles
  • 2019 – 92,961 miles
  • 2018 – 90,348 miles
  • 2017 – 88,084 miles
  • 2015 – 85,244 miles
  • 2014 – 82,153 miles
  • 2013 – 77,832 miles
  • 2012 – 74,793 miles
  • 2011 – 67,503 miles
  • 2010 – 62,379 miles
  • 2009 – 53,945 miles
  • 2008 – 45,287 miles
  • 2007 – 36,783 miles
  • 2006 – 29,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,301 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,301 miles
    Test number
    905981637354
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail108,301 miles (+2,329)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,301 miles
    Test number
    161120694307
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,972 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    105,972 miles
    Test number
    312214681037
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail105,969 miles (+2,939)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,969 miles
    Test number
    237952834087
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass103,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,030 miles
    Test number
    903043102907
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail103,030 miles (+2,237)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,030 miles
    Test number
    923582494695
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass100,793 miles (+1,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,793 miles
    Test number
    131472044817
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,063 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,063 miles
    Test number
    953801356813
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail99,063 miles (+2,222)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,063 miles
    Test number
    115540054199
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass96,841 miles (+3,880)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,841 miles
    Test number
    284714190721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass92,961 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    92,961 miles
    Test number
    818515401825
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail92,961 miles (+2,613)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,961 miles
    Test number
    831589879130
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass90,348 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    90,348 miles
    Test number
    293114676166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail90,348 miles (+2,264)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,348 miles
    Test number
    812183293951
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass88,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    88,084 miles
    Test number
    221785055362
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail88,084 miles (+10)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,084 miles
    Test number
    605952775857
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail88,074 miles (+2,830)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,074 miles
    Test number
    337585813829
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass85,244 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    85,244 miles
    Test number
    899201040045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Fail85,244 miles (+3,091)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,244 miles
    Test number
    420919511905
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Pass82,153 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    82,153 miles
    Test number
    997365644368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail82,129 miles (+4,297)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,129 miles
    Test number
    909346334335
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePassenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

  22. Pass77,832 miles (+3,039)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    77,832 miles
    Test number
    618455443211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,793 miles (+7,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    74,793 miles
    Test number
    966745742200
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass67,503 miles (+5,124)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,503 miles
    Test number
    409268971167
    • NoteDrove round block and car wants to come to a holt when slight right hand lock is applied no fault found on test

  25. Pass62,379 miles (+8,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,379 miles
    Test number
    154102680441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass53,945 miles (+8,658)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,945 miles
    Test number
    173372289057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,287 miles (+8,504)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    45,287 miles
    Test number
    192685288469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,783 miles (+6,891)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,783 miles
    Test number
    420196967002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail29,892 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,892 miles
    Test number
    101858466012
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  30. Pass29,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,892 miles
    Test number
    150358066453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 FFU

Does LA51 FFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 FFU expired on 31 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 FFU?
The MOT on LA51 FFU expired on 31 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 FFU done?
LA51 FFU was recorded at 108,301 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2025, an average of 4,154 miles a year.
Has LA51 FFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 FFU has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 FFU 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 LA51 FFU find?
LA51 FFU passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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