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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LA51 FHFMOT history

LA51 FHF is a red petrol MINI first used on 25 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2021 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 78,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2022.

LA51 FHF red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2021
Mileage
78,987 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2021
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 FHF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA51 FHF was last recorded at 78,987 miles on 28 Oct 2021, 4,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,723 miles · 5 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
4,264 miles
Average per year
4,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 78,987 miles
  • 2020 – 74,723 miles
  • 2019 – 72,640 miles
  • 2018 – 70,693 miles
  • 2017 – 68,648 miles
  • 2016 – 62,542 miles
  • 2015 – 57,132 miles
  • 2014 – 52,634 miles
  • 2013 – 47,906 miles
  • 2012 – 43,758 miles
  • 2011 – 39,557 miles
  • 2010 – 33,769 miles
  • 2009 – 27,470 miles
  • 2008 – 21,520 miles
  • 2007 – 15,618 miles
  • 2006 – 10,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and beam image (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner brake surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device perishing

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read4 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    668376875798
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and beam image (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner brake surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device perishing

  2. Fail78,987 miles (+4,264)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,987 miles
    Test number
    400745715490
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass74,723 miles (+2,083)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,723 miles
    Test number
    139866635924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,640 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,640 miles
    Test number
    590325289597
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail72,638 miles (+1,945)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,638 miles
    Test number
    461737747745
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass70,693 miles (+2,045)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,693 miles
    Test number
    705485059368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass68,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    68,648 miles
    Test number
    790086970376
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail68,648 miles (+6,106)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,648 miles
    Test number
    298149864164
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass62,542 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    62,542 miles
    Test number
    111882789737
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre offside rear

  10. Fail62,542 miles (+5,410)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,542 miles
    Test number
    350139751453
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre offside rear

  11. Pass57,132 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,132 miles
    Test number
    365040435040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail57,131 miles (+4,497)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,131 miles
    Test number
    488279525042
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass52,634 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,634 miles
    Test number
    437519124079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre side wall scuffs
    • NoteNear side front fog light lens cracked
    • NoteRear silencer skin rusty

  14. Fail52,634 miles (+4,728)2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,634 miles
    Test number
    838489924078
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre side wall scuffs
    • NoteNear side front fog light lens cracked
    • NoteRear silencer skin rusty

  15. Pass47,906 miles (+4,148)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,906 miles
    Test number
    157945323025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,758 miles (+4,201)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    43,758 miles
    Test number
    357489012067
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN PEELING
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass39,557 miles (+5,788)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,557 miles
    Test number
    257165521095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking in tread replace soon

  18. Pass33,769 miles (+6,299)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,769 miles
    Test number
    513685620055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,470 miles (+5,950)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,470 miles
    Test number
    810016329046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,520 miles (+5,902)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    21,520 miles
    Test number
    591474328085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,618 miles (+5,582)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    15,618 miles
    Test number
    573086327029
    • NoteReverse light not working

  22. Pass10,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    10,036 miles
    Test number
    970376526083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 FHF

Does LA51 FHF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 FHF expired on 10 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 FHF?
The MOT on LA51 FHF expired on 10 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 FHF done?
LA51 FHF was recorded at 78,987 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2021, an average of 4,377 miles a year.
Has LA51 FHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 FHF has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 FHF 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 FHF find?
LA51 FHF failed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2022 with 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front headlamp aim too low; nearside front headlamp levelling device inoperative; offside front headlamp aim too high and beam image, and 11 more.

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