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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LS51 FUTMOT history

LS51 FUT is a silver petrol MINI first used on 23 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 115,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2024.

LS51 FUT silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2024
Mileage
115,878 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2023
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 FUT
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 expired on 19 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS51 FUT was last recorded at 115,878 miles on 20 Oct 2023, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,808 miles · 14 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
5,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,878 miles
  • 2022 – 109,534 miles
  • 2021 – 105,438 miles
  • 2020 – 101,292 miles
  • 2019 – 99,964 miles
  • 2018 – 97,288 miles
  • 2017 – 90,826 miles
  • 2016 – 76,929 miles
  • 2015 – 68,062 miles
  • 2014 – 55,099 miles
  • 2013 – 42,300 miles
  • 2012 – 34,760 miles
  • 2011 – 26,041 miles
  • 2010 – 19,994 miles
  • 2009 – 17,957 miles
  • 2008 – 16,703 miles
  • 2007 – 14,868 miles
  • 2006 – 12,515 miles
  • 2005 – 9,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering locking device ineffective tie rod bolt loose (2.1.3 (d))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all x 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front inner tie rod bolt loose
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read2 dangerous6 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    496646224177
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering locking device ineffective tie rod bolt loose (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all x 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner tie rod bolt loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass115,878 miles (+70)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,878 miles
    Test number
    488025643840
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber is missing
    • AdvisoryFront brakes have a imbalance
    • AdvisoryHeadlight beam images are weak
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is cracking

  3. Fail115,808 miles (+6,274)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,808 miles
    Test number
    730540816703
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber is missing
    • AdvisoryFront brakes have a imbalance
    • AdvisoryHeadlight beam images are weak
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is cracking

  4. Pass109,534 miles (+86)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,534 miles
    Test number
    413747738581
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail109,448 miles (+4,010)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,448 miles
    Test number
    202507952196
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass105,438 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,438 miles
    Test number
    283509130801
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail105,438 miles (+4,146)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,438 miles
    Test number
    324156221680
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components not in correctly position and fouling nsr wheel and osr spring (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass101,292 miles (+1,328)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    101,292 miles
    Test number
    182403782993
    • 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 wiper blade split. Rear screen wash inoperative

  9. Pass99,964 miles (+42)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,964 miles
    Test number
    166093581364
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail99,922 miles (+2,634)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,922 miles
    Test number
    247357149503
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder and air fresheners blocking view of the road (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted as marked in two places (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements faded and delaminated (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass97,288 miles (+6,462)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    97,288 miles
    Test number
    526024531912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,826 miles (+13,897)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,826 miles
    Test number
    737096052067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant cap missing

  13. Pass76,929 miles (+8,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,929 miles
    Test number
    470281124779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass68,062 miles (+176)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,062 miles
    Test number
    641866169650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65r15 84t pirrelli (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65r15 84t pirrelli (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear number plate bulb cover missing

  15. Fail67,886 miles (+12,787)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,886 miles
    Test number
    411170937029
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65r15 84t pirrelli (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65r15 84t pirrelli (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear number plate bulb cover missing

  16. Fail55,099 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,099 miles
    Test number
    379318254226
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass55,099 miles (+12,799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,099 miles
    Test number
    688228554268
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass42,300 miles (+182)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,300 miles
    Test number
    167559363249
    • NoteNearside front jacking block missing

  19. Fail42,118 miles (+7,358)2 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,118 miles
    Test number
    809254263281
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNearside front jacking block missing

  20. Fail34,760 miles3 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,760 miles
    Test number
    267298952215
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteAirbag warning light staying on indicating fault

  21. Pass34,760 miles (+8,719)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,760 miles
    Test number
    567108552243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteAirbag warning light staying on indicating fault

  22. Fail26,041 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,041 miles
    Test number
    716975151233
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass26,041 miles (+6,047)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,041 miles
    Test number
    867845751274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,994 miles (+2,037)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    19,994 miles
    Test number
    850416450218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,957 miles (+1,254)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,957 miles
    Test number
    742960269241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,703 miles (+1,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    16,703 miles
    Test number
    463309858257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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. Pass14,868 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    14,868 miles
    Test number
    741977157248
    • NoteFront tyres and nearside rear tyre cracking up

  28. Fail14,865 miles (+2,350)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,865 miles
    Test number
    552827657241
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres cracking up
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking up

  29. Pass12,515 miles (+2,541)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    12,515 miles
    Test number
    672975466255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass9,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    9,974 miles
    Test number
    362447455417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 FUT

Does LS51 FUT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 FUT expired on 19 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 FUT?
The MOT on LS51 FUT expired on 19 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 FUT done?
LS51 FUT was recorded at 115,878 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2023, an average of 5,852 miles a year.
Has LS51 FUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 FUT has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS51 FUT 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 FUT find?
LS51 FUT failed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 6 major defects, 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: driver's seat insecure; offside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; nearside front steering locking device ineffective tie rod bolt loose, and 14 more.

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