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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LL51 YFCMOT history

LL51 YFC is a red petrol MINI first used on 17 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 84,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2025.

LL51 YFC red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2026
Mileage
84,433 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 YFC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 YFC was last recorded at 84,433 miles on 6 Feb 2025, 793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,640 miles · 2 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
793 miles
Average per year
2,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,433 miles
  • 2024 – 83,640 miles
  • 2023 – 83,032 miles
  • 2022 – 82,354 miles
  • 2021 – 81,290 miles
  • 2019 – 78,543 miles
  • 2018 – 77,372 miles
  • 2017 – 76,573 miles
  • 2016 – 72,722 miles
  • 2015 – 70,874 miles
  • 2014 – 66,065 miles
  • 2013 – 63,586 miles
  • 2012 – 60,936 miles
  • 2011 – 57,953 miles
  • 2010 – 54,190 miles
  • 2009 – 47,532 miles
  • 2008 – 44,042 miles
  • 2007 – 37,225 miles
  • 2006 – 31,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,433 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel tank strap corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,433 miles (+793)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    84,433 miles
    Test number
    436156578740
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass83,640 miles (+608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    83,640 miles
    Test number
    563058019021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    83,032 miles
    Test number
    524413332911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail83,032 miles (+678)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,032 miles
    Test number
    359737665054
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass82,354 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    82,354 miles
    Test number
    750687892624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber wearing smooth
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting heavily
    • AdvisoryFuel tank mounting strap corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak - engine covered
    • AdvisoryRear washer not working

  6. Fail82,348 miles (+1,058)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,348 miles
    Test number
    845460566125
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber wearing smooth
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting heavily
    • AdvisoryFuel tank mounting strap corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak - engine covered
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box heavily corroded and outer skin breaking up
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box mounting bracket broken
    • AdvisoryRear washer not working

  7. Pass81,290 miles (+2,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    81,290 miles
    Test number
    436906073534
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass78,543 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,543 miles
    Test number
    781566423855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box deteriorating

  9. Fail78,541 miles (+1,169)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,541 miles
    Test number
    100126001551
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box deteriorating

  10. Pass77,372 miles (+799)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,372 miles
    Test number
    829768583086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,573 miles (+3,851)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,573 miles
    Test number
    293249801314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen wipe slightly slipt
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box shield deterioration

  12. Pass72,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,722 miles
    Test number
    510438468962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,722 miles (+1,848)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,722 miles
    Test number
    639132391616
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  14. Pass70,874 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,874 miles
    Test number
    113323226906
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Fail70,874 miles (+4,809)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,874 miles
    Test number
    599735513054
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Pass66,065 miles (+2,479)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    66,065 miles
    Test number
    425549364260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,586 miles4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,586 miles
    Test number
    467357563277
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass63,586 miles (+2,650)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,586 miles
    Test number
    787417263265
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail60,936 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,936 miles
    Test number
    147837432146
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass60,936 miles (+2,983)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,936 miles
    Test number
    785607732162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,953 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,953 miles
    Test number
    595855721177
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail57,953 miles (+3,763)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,953 miles
    Test number
    788845221157
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail54,190 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,190 miles
    Test number
    301477430115
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass54,190 miles (+6,658)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    54,190 miles
    Test number
    311537430155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail47,532 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,532 miles
    Test number
    464392219161
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass47,532 miles (+3,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    47,532 miles
    Test number
    650442519158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass44,042 miles (+6,817)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    44,042 miles
    Test number
    630880298288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,225 miles (+6,098)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,225 miles
    Test number
    113552287246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass31,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    31,127 miles
    Test number
    871140206311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail31,127 miles1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,127 miles
    Test number
    413770706368
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about LL51 YFC

Does LL51 YFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 YFC expired on 8 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 YFC?
The MOT on LL51 YFC expired on 8 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 YFC done?
LL51 YFC was recorded at 84,433 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2025, an average of 2,916 miles a year.
Has LL51 YFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 YFC has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LL51 YFC 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 YFC find?
LL51 YFC passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2025 with 12 advisories: central rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output, and 9 more.

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