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Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LS51 FTVMOT history

LS51 FTV is a red petrol MINI first used on 24 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 102,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2024.

LS51 FTV red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2025
Mileage
102,594 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2020
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 FTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 FTV was last recorded at 102,594 miles on 6 Mar 2020, 6,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,964 miles · 11 Mar 2019
Between the last two tests
6,630 miles
Average per year
6,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2020 – 102,594 miles
  • 2019 – 95,964 miles
  • 2018 – 86,171 miles
  • 2017 – 78,145 miles
  • 2016 – 70,139 miles
  • 2015 – 64,260 miles
  • 2014 – 57,497 miles
  • 2013 – 48,930 miles
  • 2012 – 43,045 miles
  • 2010 – 38,998 miles
  • 2009 – 33,748 miles
  • 2008 – 27,673 miles
  • 2006 – 23,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    324362829528
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    531850168906
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. FailMileage not read2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    836900952914
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    561952364153
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges.

  5. FailMileage not read1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    434462426184
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges.

  6. Pass102,594 miles (+6,630)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,594 miles
    Test number
    867478053628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,964 miles (+9,793)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    95,964 miles
    Test number
    987085423444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,171 miles (+8,026)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,171 miles
    Test number
    422580474497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,145 miles (+8,006)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    78,145 miles
    Test number
    623241851486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,139 miles (+5,879)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,139 miles
    Test number
    964293452781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,260 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,260 miles
    Test number
    155469565408
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres worn unevenly on the inside edge

  12. Fail64,260 miles (+6,763)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,260 miles
    Test number
    125919265084
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres worn unevenly on the inside edge

  13. Pass57,497 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,497 miles
    Test number
    246615564009
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail57,497 miles (+8,567)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,497 miles
    Test number
    205835264092
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass48,930 miles (+5,885)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,930 miles
    Test number
    386730353040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,045 miles (+4,047)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,045 miles
    Test number
    595204072040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,998 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    38,998 miles
    Test number
    722195930244
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear break disc slightly worn

  18. Fail38,998 miles (+5,250)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,998 miles
    Test number
    382755530217
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear break disc slightly worn

  19. Pass33,748 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,748 miles
    Test number
    693848169248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail33,747 miles (+219)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,747 miles
    Test number
    863887769233
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail33,528 miles (+5,855)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,528 miles
    Test number
    792679919296
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  22. Pass27,673 miles (+4,657)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,673 miles
    Test number
    531034878016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    23,016 miles
    Test number
    333819036349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 FTV

Does LS51 FTV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 FTV expired on 16 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 FTV?
The MOT on LS51 FTV expired on 16 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 FTV done?
LS51 FTV was recorded at 102,594 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2020, an average of 6,005 miles a year.
Has LS51 FTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 FTV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LS51 FTV 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 FTV find?
LS51 FTV passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2024 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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