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Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LB51 XAXMOT history

LB51 XAX is a red petrol MINI first used on 12 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 80,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2024
Mileage
80,404 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 XAX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2024
Latest MOT test
4 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 XAX was last recorded at 80,404 miles on 4 May 2023, 4,639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,765 miles · 3 May 2022
Between the last two tests
4,639 miles
Average per year
2,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 80,404 miles
  • 2022 – 75,765 miles
  • 2021 – 68,114 miles
  • 2019 – 65,934 miles
  • 2018 – 61,374 miles
  • 2017 – 55,789 miles
  • 2016 – 54,616 miles
  • 2015 – 51,879 miles
  • 2014 – 50,042 miles
  • 2013 – 47,888 miles
  • 2011 – 46,550 miles
  • 2010 – 44,799 miles
  • 2009 – 44,410 miles
  • 2008 – 41,286 miles
  • 2007 – 38,154 miles
  • 2005 – 32,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,404 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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 Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak rear of engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Corrosion at rear of O/S and N/S front to back metal brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Corrosion on O/S/F metal brake pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,404 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    80,404 miles
    Test number
    881793725583
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail80,404 miles (+4,639)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,404 miles
    Test number
    367682064835
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass75,765 miles (+7,651)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    75,765 miles
    Test number
    370417321109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,114 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    68,114 miles
    Test number
    144669605919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail68,098 miles (+2,164)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,098 miles
    Test number
    387235602833
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  6. Pass65,934 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,934 miles
    Test number
    304321150834
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear of engine

  7. Fail65,916 miles (+4,542)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,916 miles
    Test number
    279016010181
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear of engine

  8. Pass61,374 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,374 miles
    Test number
    907749878326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm also worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension top mount rough in operation
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail61,374 miles (+5,585)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,374 miles
    Test number
    851425500424
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm also worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension top mount rough in operation
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass55,789 miles (+1,173)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,789 miles
    Test number
    288846587893
    • AdvisoryCorrosion at rear of O/S and N/S front to back metal brake pipes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on O/S/F metal brake pipe
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Strut top bearing rough in operation

  11. Pass54,616 miles (+2,737)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,616 miles
    Test number
    586431282890
    • AdvisoryCorrosion at rear of O/S and N/S front to back metal brake pipes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on O/S/F metal brake pipe
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 75% split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass51,879 miles (+1,837)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    51,879 miles
    Test number
    508500131025
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryCorrosion at rear of O/S front to back metal brake pipe
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/S front strut top bearing rough in operation
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged pump to rack (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass50,042 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,042 miles
    Test number
    396286294210
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail50,042 miles (+2,154)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,042 miles
    Test number
    758556694247
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass47,888 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,888 miles
    Test number
    166124313403
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to 1.6mm on inner treads.

  16. Fail47,888 miles (+1,338)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,888 miles
    Test number
    416114313037
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to 1.6mm on inner treads.

  17. Pass46,550 miles (+1,751)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    46,550 miles
    Test number
    125126941333
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner treads.
    • NoteHole in nsr outer light cover.
    • NoteOsr no.plate light cover missing..
    • NoteRear no.plate deteriorating.

  18. Pass44,799 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,799 miles
    Test number
    311960030335
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are wearing on inner edges (low presure)
    • NoteSteering collum noisey in operation

  19. Fail44,799 miles (+389)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,799 miles
    Test number
    493197720460
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are wearing on inner edges (low presure)
    • NoteRear silencer mounting bracket broken (still supporting at test)
    • NoteSteering collum noisey in operation

  20. Pass44,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    44,410 miles
    Test number
    270046939389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,410 miles (+3,124)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,410 miles
    Test number
    533746439356
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass41,286 miles (+3,132)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,286 miles
    Test number
    233028328458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,154 miles (+5,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,154 miles
    Test number
    150861627167
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass32,634 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    32,634 miles
    Test number
    241746135319
    • NoteBoth front tyres are at 2mm
    • NoteFront brake pads very low - Discs worn - ADVISE REPLACEMENT ASAP
    • NoteN/S front wheel rim damaged
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LB51 XAX

Does LB51 XAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 XAX expired on 4 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 XAX?
The MOT on LB51 XAX expired on 4 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 XAX done?
LB51 XAX was recorded at 80,404 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2023, an average of 2,743 miles a year.
Has LB51 XAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 XAX has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LB51 XAX 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 LB51 XAX find?
LB51 XAX passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2023 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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