MINI
Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc
LS51 RSXMOT history
LS51 RSX is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 26 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 101,793 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 May 2027
- Mileage
- 101,793 mi
- At MOT on 8 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,836 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS51 RSX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 26 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS51 RSX was last recorded at 101,793 miles on 8 May 2026, 45,865 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 55,928 miles · 22 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 45,865 miles
- Average per year
- 3,836 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,793 miles
- 2025 – 55,928 miles
- 2024 – 55,135 miles
- 2023 – 54,832 miles
- 2018 – 48,512 miles
- 2017 – 47,121 miles
- 2016 – 46,190 miles
- 2015 – 45,002 miles
- 2014 – 43,715 miles
- 2013 – 42,639 miles
- 2011 – 41,935 miles
- 2010 – 40,822 miles
- 2009 – 35,769 miles
- 2008 – 31,548 miles
- 2007 – 28,142 miles
- 2006 – 25,941 miles
- 2005 – 22,696 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,793 miles
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished.
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 23 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,793 miles (+45,865)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2027
- Odometer
- 101,793 miles
- Test number
- 257971672958
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished.
Pass55,928 miles (+793)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 55,928 miles
- Test number
- 676049467531
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,135 miles (+303)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 55,135 miles
- Test number
- 124182697974
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,832 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 54,832 miles
- Test number
- 992557313819
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 552329665324
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 617081647002
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 461961415931
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PassMileage not read1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 665203030445
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 229533496043
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass48,512 miles (+1,391)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 48,512 miles
- Test number
- 873505734899
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front minor chip to windscreen on n/s
Pass47,121 miles (+931)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 47,121 miles
- Test number
- 801478733009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,190 miles (+1,188)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 46,190 miles
- Test number
- 748708379881
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,002 miles (+1,287)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 45,002 miles
- Test number
- 819009165023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,715 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 43,715 miles
- Test number
- 126913174408
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail43,715 miles (+1,076)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,715 miles
- Test number
- 488313774085
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass42,639 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 42,639 miles
- Test number
- 966736503106
- NoteMinor damage to windscreen zone b
- NoteSlight oil leak from engine
Fail42,639 miles (+704)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,639 miles
- Test number
- 749675703123
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteMinor damage to windscreen zone b
- NoteSlight oil leak from engine
Pass41,935 miles (+1,113)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 41,935 miles
- Test number
- 375963961427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,822 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 40,822 miles
- Test number
- 864455380250
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail40,816 miles (+5,047)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,816 miles
- Test number
- 783971480294
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass35,769 miles (+4,221)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 35,769 miles
- Test number
- 274238769239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,548 miles (+3,406)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 31,548 miles
- Test number
- 971563178230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,142 miles (+2,201)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 28,142 miles
- Test number
- 843934157268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,941 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 25,941 miles
- Test number
- 780430776226
- NoteBoth front offside and nearsde tyres worn out on the inner edges
Fail25,941 miles (+3,245)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,941 miles
- Test number
- 793710876279
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- NoteBoth front offside and nearsde tyres worn out on the inner edges
Pass22,696 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 22,696 miles
- Test number
- 280106865220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS51 RSX
- Does LS51 RSX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 RSX is valid until 7 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS51 RSX?
- The MOT on LS51 RSX is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS51 RSX done?
- LS51 RSX was recorded at 101,793 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 3,836 miles a year.
- Has LS51 RSX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS51 RSX has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2021.
- Has the mileage on LS51 RSX 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 RSX find?
- LS51 RSX passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 advisory: fuel cap seal perished..
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