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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LE51 FHAMOT history

LE51 FHA is a silver petrol MINI first used on 8 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 77,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2024.

LE51 FHA silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jun 2025
Mileage
77,267 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE51 FHA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
21 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE51 FHA was last recorded at 77,267 miles on 21 May 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Nov 2017: 92,454 miles, lower than 92,456 miles on 11 Nov 2017.
  • 16 May 2024: 77,266 miles, lower than 96,130 miles on 28 Jan 2020.

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
77,266 miles · 16 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 77,267 miles
  • 2020 – 96,130 miles
  • 2019 – 96,120 miles
  • 2018 – 94,648 miles
  • 2017 – 92,454 miles
  • 2016 – 89,801 miles
  • 2015 – 86,644 miles
  • 2014 – 83,530 miles
  • 2013 – 78,846 miles
  • 2012 – 72,574 miles
  • 2011 – 65,401 miles
  • 2010 – 54,323 miles
  • 2009 – 52,543 miles
  • 2008 – 50,231 miles
  • 2007 – 46,748 miles
  • 2006 – 34,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,267 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer casing breaking upRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate lamp lens missing

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,267 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    77,267 miles
    Test number
    870536644407
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer casing breaking up
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate lamp lens missing
  2. Fail77,266 miles1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,266 miles
    Test number
    793547821372
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer casing breaking up
  3. PassMileage not read1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    519964792567
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass96,130 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,130 miles
    Test number
    514146674561
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisorySlight damage to wind screen
  5. Fail96,120 miles (+1,472)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,120 miles
    Test number
    977813726464
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass94,648 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    94,648 miles
    Test number
    624138229931
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working
  7. Fail94,648 miles (+2,194)1 dangerous1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,648 miles
    Test number
    996490197161
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working
  8. Pass92,454 miles (-2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,454 miles
    Test number
    419471856409
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp inop
  9. Fail92,456 miles (+2,655)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,456 miles
    Test number
    884613036519
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp inop
  10. Pass89,801 miles (+3,157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    89,801 miles
    Test number
    789158934413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  11. Pass86,644 miles (+3,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    86,644 miles
    Test number
    518670865358
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass83,530 miles (+4,684)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    83,530 miles
    Test number
    629038124360
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
  13. Pass78,846 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    78,846 miles
    Test number
    218147613290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  14. Fail78,846 miles (+6,272)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,846 miles
    Test number
    279285413276
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  15. Pass72,574 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,574 miles
    Test number
    359365472110
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f upper suspension bearing rough
  16. Fail72,574 miles (+7,173)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,574 miles
    Test number
    816275872130
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f upper suspension bearing rough
  17. Pass65,401 miles (+11,078)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    65,401 miles
    Test number
    238782981143
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on edges
    • NoteCoolant low
    • NoteSlight age cracking on o/s/r tyre
  18. Pass54,323 miles (+1,780)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    54,323 miles
    Test number
    284698650019
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low
    • NotePower steering reservoir damp and the power steering pipe below reservoir also damp.
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer in poor condition
  19. Pass52,543 miles (+2,312)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    52,543 miles
    Test number
    382061179100
    • NoteNearside rear jacking block missing
    • NotePower steering hoses damp
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer in poor condition
    • NoteSlight oil leak
  20. Pass50,231 miles (+3,483)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    50,231 miles
    Test number
    321143288174
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Fail46,748 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,748 miles
    Test number
    550185187156
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  22. Pass46,748 miles (+1,781)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    46,748 miles
    Test number
    833095987156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,967 miles (+10,715)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    44,967 miles
    Test number
    331993837093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    34,252 miles
    Test number
    103513216457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE51 FHA

Does LE51 FHA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE51 FHA expired on 11 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE51 FHA?
The MOT on LE51 FHA expired on 11 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE51 FHA done?
LE51 FHA was recorded at 77,267 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2024, an average of 2,344 miles a year.
Has LE51 FHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE51 FHA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LE51 FHA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 23 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE51 FHA find?
LE51 FHA passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust silencer outer casing breaking up; offside rear number plate lamp lens missing.

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