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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LS51 ELOMOT history

LS51 ELO is a black petrol MINI first used on 9 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 85,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

LS51 ELO black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
85,631 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 ELO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 ELO was last recorded at 85,631 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,114 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
517 miles
Average per year
3,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,631 miles
  • 2024 – 85,114 miles
  • 2023 – 81,854 miles
  • 2022 – 78,433 miles
  • 2021 – 77,937 miles
  • 2020 – 76,094 miles
  • 2019 – 75,481 miles
  • 2018 – 74,288 miles
  • 2017 – 72,085 miles
  • 2016 – 69,790 miles
  • 2015 – 67,372 miles
  • 2014 – 62,680 miles
  • 2013 – 56,098 miles
  • 2012 – 50,162 miles
  • 2011 – 44,623 miles
  • 2010 – 40,990 miles
  • 2009 – 36,055 miles
  • 2008 – 31,647 miles
  • 2007 – 27,307 miles
  • 2006 – 22,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,631 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,631 miles (+517)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    85,631 miles
    Test number
    274313790051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,114 miles (+3,260)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    85,114 miles
    Test number
    333453545979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,854 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    81,854 miles
    Test number
    157712642029
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  4. Fail81,854 miles (+3,421)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,854 miles
    Test number
    620891639624
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  5. Pass78,433 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,433 miles
    Test number
    483058370208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail78,433 miles (+496)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,433 miles
    Test number
    591598074400
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass77,937 miles (+1,843)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    77,937 miles
    Test number
    787192340702
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside + Offside (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass76,094 miles (+613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,094 miles
    Test number
    128743994456
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass75,481 miles (+1,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,481 miles
    Test number
    881416791494
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass74,288 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,288 miles
    Test number
    664396809007
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

  11. Fail74,287 miles (+2,202)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,287 miles
    Test number
    808006441267
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

  12. Pass72,085 miles (+2,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    72,085 miles
    Test number
    368440500860
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm rubber bushes starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass69,790 miles (+31)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,790 miles
    Test number
    232260536836
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust corroded

  14. Fail69,759 miles (+2,387)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,759 miles
    Test number
    232114952207
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Registration plate lamp very dull
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust corroded

  15. Pass67,372 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    67,372 miles
    Test number
    423486871447
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber is missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre is perished.
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail67,357 miles (+4,677)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,357 miles
    Test number
    915304050076
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber is missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre is perished.
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass62,680 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,680 miles
    Test number
    415312464248
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber is missing.
    • NoteInternal headlamp adjuster is not working.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail62,680 miles (+6,582)3 repaired1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,680 miles
    Test number
    445602364251
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber is missing.
    • NoteInternal headlamp adjuster is not working.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass56,098 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    56,098 miles
    Test number
    958047153291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber is missing.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall is damaged.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail56,083 miles (+5,921)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,083 miles
    Test number
    576087853272
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber is missing.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall is damaged.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass50,162 miles (+5,539)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,162 miles
    Test number
    309842062220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,623 miles
    Test number
    365398751209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,623 miles (+3,633)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,623 miles
    Test number
    399518551473
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass40,990 miles (+4,935)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,990 miles
    Test number
    451403840223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,055 miles (+4,408)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,055 miles
    Test number
    354407369472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,647 miles (+4,340)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,647 miles
    Test number
    470870268284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,307 miles (+4,914)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    27,307 miles
    Test number
    650293267275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,393 miles
    Test number
    810282066281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 ELO

Does LS51 ELO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 ELO expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 ELO?
The MOT on LS51 ELO expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 ELO done?
LS51 ELO was recorded at 85,631 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 3,317 miles a year.
Has LS51 ELO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 ELO has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS51 ELO 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 LS51 ELO find?
LS51 ELO passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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