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Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LL51 FXSMOT history

LL51 FXS is a red petrol MINI first used on 14 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 138,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2025.

LL51 FXS red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Jun 2026
Mileage
138,202 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 FXS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 FXS was last recorded at 138,202 miles on 12 Jun 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,197 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,202 miles
  • 2024 – 135,536 miles
  • 2023 – 133,142 miles
  • 2022 – 129,889 miles
  • 2021 – 123,718 miles
  • 2020 – 119,016 miles
  • 2018 – 113,109 miles
  • 2017 – 107,594 miles
  • 2016 – 97,582 miles
  • 2015 – 86,247 miles
  • 2014 – 80,297 miles
  • 2013 – 74,842 miles
  • 2012 – 67,293 miles
  • 2011 – 60,163 miles
  • 2010 – 53,600 miles
  • 2009 – 49,877 miles
  • 2008 – 42,515 miles
  • 2007 – 37,337 miles
  • 2006 – 30,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,202 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front fog inoperativeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,202 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    138,202 miles
    Test number
    835165972220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail138,197 miles (+2,661)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,197 miles
    Test number
    929744789397
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass135,536 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    135,536 miles
    Test number
    737221129950
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail135,503 miles (+2,361)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,503 miles
    Test number
    985779113040
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass133,142 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    133,142 miles
    Test number
    533494121910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail133,035 miles (+3,146)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,035 miles
    Test number
    939045074625
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass129,889 miles (+38)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    129,889 miles
    Test number
    468089338261
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail129,851 miles (+6,133)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,851 miles
    Test number
    107479112862
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass123,718 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    123,718 miles
    Test number
    109604862947
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail123,718 miles (+4,702)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,718 miles
    Test number
    971881126766
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass119,016 miles (+5,907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    119,016 miles
    Test number
    731283415796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass113,109 miles (+5,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    113,109 miles
    Test number
    548659071418
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass107,594 miles (+10,012)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    107,594 miles
    Test number
    643212468871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,582 miles (+11,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    97,582 miles
    Test number
    426068635381
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass86,247 miles (+5,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    86,247 miles
    Test number
    803865763617
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass80,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    80,297 miles
    Test number
    767456744257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,297 miles (+5,455)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,297 miles
    Test number
    356142144433
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  18. Pass74,842 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,842 miles
    Test number
    276795633213
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail74,842 miles (+7,549)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,842 miles
    Test number
    356605233445
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass67,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    67,293 miles
    Test number
    755873842290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,293 miles (+7,130)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,293 miles
    Test number
    705013342267
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass60,163 miles (+6,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,163 miles
    Test number
    105254141267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass53,600 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,600 miles
    Test number
    934626840244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail53,582 miles (+3,705)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,582 miles
    Test number
    543935840225
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail49,877 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,877 miles
    Test number
    273570019268
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass49,877 miles (+7,362)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,877 miles
    Test number
    873360219238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,515 miles (+5,178)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    42,515 miles
    Test number
    320383268089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail37,337 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,337 miles
    Test number
    454298857062
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  29. Pass37,337 miles (+6,616)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,337 miles
    Test number
    594058757071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass30,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,721 miles
    Test number
    193171566050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 FXS

Does LL51 FXS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 FXS expired on 11 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 FXS?
The MOT on LL51 FXS expired on 11 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 FXS done?
LL51 FXS was recorded at 138,202 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2025, an average of 5,575 miles a year.
Has LL51 FXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 FXS has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LL51 FXS 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 LL51 FXS find?
LL51 FXS passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; offside front fog inoperative; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing, and 3 more.

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