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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LS51 MXYMOT history

LS51 MXY is a silver petrol MINI first used on 4 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 117,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2022.

LS51 MXY silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2023
Mileage
117,554 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2020
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 MXY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 MXY was last recorded at 117,554 miles on 28 Sept 2020, 5,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,324 miles · 30 Sept 2019
Between the last two tests
5,230 miles
Average per year
6,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2020 – 117,554 miles
  • 2019 – 112,324 miles
  • 2018 – 109,561 miles
  • 2017 – 87,545 miles
  • 2016 – 77,345 miles
  • 2015 – 74,353 miles
  • 2014 – 69,012 miles
  • 2013 – 61,543 miles
  • 2012 – 59,299 miles
  • 2010 – 53,625 miles
  • 2009 – 40,785 miles
  • 2008 – 26,733 miles
  • 2007 – 24,308 miles
  • 2006 – 22,143 miles
  • 2005 – 19,429 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    533682526899
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. FailMileage not read3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    470244883420
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning steering rough (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    767100228333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. FailMileage not read2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    933744406150
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass117,554 miles (+5,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    117,554 miles
    Test number
    854185648971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass112,324 miles (+2,763)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    112,324 miles
    Test number
    772407036873
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass109,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    109,561 miles
    Test number
    950781626754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail109,561 miles (+22,016)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,561 miles
    Test number
    532349691112
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate lamp dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside number plate lamp lens missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  9. Pass87,545 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,545 miles
    Test number
    308417443062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,542 miles (+10,197)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,542 miles
    Test number
    108813019566
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass77,345 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,345 miles
    Test number
    755004702189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,314 miles (+2,961)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,314 miles
    Test number
    944871661552
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass74,353 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,353 miles
    Test number
    258707375013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,352 miles (+5,340)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,352 miles
    Test number
    397023975074
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  15. Pass69,012 miles8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    69,012 miles
    Test number
    168290964452
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front top mounts stiff
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  16. Fail69,012 miles (+7,469)2 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,012 miles
    Test number
    558033054067
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front top mounts stiff
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  17. Pass61,543 miles (+2,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    61,543 miles
    Test number
    339120263036
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass59,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    59,299 miles
    Test number
    798348112049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,299 miles (+5,674)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,299 miles
    Test number
    279047912098
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass53,625 miles (+12,840)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,625 miles
    Test number
    353163160400
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust rattles?
    • NoteSome rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

  21. Pass40,785 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,785 miles
    Test number
    100928269254
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail40,767 miles (+14,034)2 failures2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,767 miles
    Test number
    870774369258
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass26,733 miles10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,733 miles
    Test number
    654006558283
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront washer jets poor.
    • NoteFront wipers poor.

  24. Fail26,733 miles (+2,425)2 dangerous11 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,733 miles
    Test number
    751816358282
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront washer jets poor.
    • NoteFront wipers poor.

  25. Fail24,308 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,308 miles
    Test number
    192583017286
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass24,308 miles (+2,165)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    24,308 miles
    Test number
    370223617450
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass22,143 miles (+2,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    22,143 miles
    Test number
    362103416257
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass19,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    19,429 miles
    Test number
    513360515236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 MXY

Does LS51 MXY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 MXY expired on 16 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 MXY?
The MOT on LS51 MXY expired on 16 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 MXY done?
LS51 MXY was recorded at 117,554 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2020, an average of 6,469 miles a year.
Has LS51 MXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 MXY has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LS51 MXY 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 MXY find?
LS51 MXY passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded all 4; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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