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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LS51 FTJMOT history

LS51 FTJ is a silver petrol MINI first used on 23 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 72,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

LS51 FTJ silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
72,351 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2022
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 FTJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 FTJ was last recorded at 72,351 miles on 2 Mar 2022, 2,543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,808 miles · 24 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
2,543 miles
Average per year
3,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 72,351 miles
  • 2021 – 69,808 miles
  • 2020 – 67,548 miles
  • 2019 – 65,864 miles
  • 2018 – 63,003 miles
  • 2017 – 61,265 miles
  • 2016 – 57,413 miles
  • 2015 – 48,510 miles
  • 2014 – 45,529 miles
  • 2013 – 42,745 miles
  • 2012 – 39,349 miles
  • 2011 – 35,991 miles
  • 2010 – 33,262 miles
  • 2009 – 29,830 miles
  • 2008 – 26,260 miles
  • 2006 – 22,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    675091726438
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. FailMileage not read1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    814300910185
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    275607234466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    370314049843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    153933207380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass72,351 miles (+2,543)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,351 miles
    Test number
    596589687582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,808 miles (+2,260)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    69,808 miles
    Test number
    544783939581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,548 miles (+1,684)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    67,548 miles
    Test number
    927958892302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,864 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    65,864 miles
    Test number
    879255988261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slight wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  10. Fail65,864 miles (+2,861)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,864 miles
    Test number
    848913282342
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount bush seized (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slight wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread cracked
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  11. Pass63,003 miles (+1,738)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    63,003 miles
    Test number
    393152065484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,265 miles
    Test number
    788709392595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,265 miles (+3,852)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,265 miles
    Test number
    462865582662
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass57,413 miles (+8,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    57,413 miles
    Test number
    986103378719
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass48,510 miles (+2,981)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    48,510 miles
    Test number
    597601255048
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass45,529 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    45,529 miles
    Test number
    347159054084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail45,529 miles (+2,784)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,529 miles
    Test number
    169209854073
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass42,745 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,745 miles
    Test number
    926479953088
    • NoteAirbag light is on..(srs)

  19. Fail42,745 miles (+3,396)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,745 miles
    Test number
    238909053027
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAirbag light is on..(srs)

  20. Pass39,349 miles (+3,358)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    39,349 miles
    Test number
    575597332044
    • NoteAirbag light is on.(srs)

  21. Pass35,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    35,991 miles
    Test number
    636383831030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,991 miles (+2,729)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,991 miles
    Test number
    917413731051
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  23. Fail33,262 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,262 miles
    Test number
    510121540083
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass33,262 miles (+3,432)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    33,262 miles
    Test number
    634011740071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,830 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    29,830 miles
    Test number
    103545259479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,821 miles (+3,561)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,821 miles
    Test number
    473834259096
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass26,260 miles (+4,138)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    26,260 miles
    Test number
    120820458417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail22,122 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,122 miles
    Test number
    474094536444
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass22,122 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    22,122 miles
    Test number
    594184636325
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS51 FTJ

Does LS51 FTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 FTJ is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 FTJ?
The MOT on LS51 FTJ is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 FTJ done?
LS51 FTJ was recorded at 72,351 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2022, an average of 3,293 miles a year.
Has LS51 FTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 FTJ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS51 FTJ 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 FTJ find?
LS51 FTJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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