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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LA51 FOJMOT history

LA51 FOJ is a silver petrol MINI first used on 1 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 66,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2023.

LA51 FOJ silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2024
Mileage
66,013 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,932 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 FOJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 FOJ was last recorded at 66,013 miles on 30 Nov 2021, 47,338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 May 2019: 11,845 miles, lower than 117,883 miles on 14 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
18,675 miles · 22 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
47,338 miles
Average per year
3,932 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 66,013 miles
  • 2020 – 18,675 miles
  • 2019 – 11,845 miles
  • 2018 – 117,883 miles
  • 2017 – 66,511 miles
  • 2016 – 60,779 miles
  • 2015 – 51,980 miles
  • 2013 – 44,837 miles
  • 2012 – 27,808 miles
  • 2011 – 17,207 miles
  • 2010 – 10,773 miles
  • 2009 – 8,053 miles
  • 2008 – 5,964 miles
  • 2007 – 5,102 miles
  • 2006 – 3,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF+OSF rear lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR+OSR brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Pirelli 175/65 R15 84H (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    865451483413
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF+OSF rear lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR+OSR brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass66,013 miles (+47,338)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,013 miles
    Test number
    237203715684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass18,675 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    18,675 miles
    Test number
    702940574301
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail18,669 miles (+6,824)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,669 miles
    Test number
    274283772381
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass11,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    11,845 miles
    Test number
    427098414144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail11,845 miles (-106,038)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,845 miles
    Test number
    705248284800
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass117,883 miles (+51,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    117,883 miles
    Test number
    447250057963
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass66,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,511 miles
    Test number
    645128219482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,511 miles (+5,732)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,511 miles
    Test number
    600736441386
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass60,779 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,779 miles
    Test number
    604279136828
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Pirelli 175/65 R15 84H (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail60,778 miles (+8,798)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,778 miles
    Test number
    680855960078
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Pirelli 175/65 R15 84H (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail51,980 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,980 miles
    Test number
    107768025084
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass51,980 miles (+7,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,980 miles
    Test number
    766888425084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass44,837 miles (+7,099)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    44,837 miles
    Test number
    258775463302
    • NoteN/s front side lens chiped
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear brakes slightly binding
    • NoteRear exhaust very rusty
    • NoteSlight noise from steering column

  15. Pass37,738 miles (+9,930)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    37,738 miles
    Test number
    889378803053
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSteering operation noisey

  16. Pass27,808 miles (+10,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    27,808 miles
    Test number
    765045302028
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass17,207 miles (+6,434)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    17,207 miles
    Test number
    639851311065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking.

  18. Pass10,773 miles (+2,720)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    10,773 miles
    Test number
    451835520089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,053 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    8,053 miles
    Test number
    111978329041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass5,964 miles (+862)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    5,964 miles
    Test number
    174790338080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass5,102 miles (+1,326)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    5,102 miles
    Test number
    483042037092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass3,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    3,776 miles
    Test number
    304721336094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 FOJ

Does LA51 FOJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 FOJ expired on 16 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 FOJ?
The MOT on LA51 FOJ expired on 16 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 FOJ done?
LA51 FOJ was recorded at 66,013 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2021, an average of 3,932 miles a year.
Has LA51 FOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 FOJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LA51 FOJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 FOJ find?
LA51 FOJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf+osf rear lower arm bushes worn; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr+osr brake discs corroded.

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