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Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LS51 TZGMOT history

LS51 TZG is a red petrol MINI first used on 23 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 89,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

LS51 TZG red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
89,640 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LS51 TZG was last recorded at 89,640 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 3,832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,808 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,832 miles
Average per year
2,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,640 miles
  • 2024 – 85,808 miles
  • 2023 – 84,495 miles
  • 2022 – 81,400 miles
  • 2021 – 79,539 miles
  • 2020 – 75,920 miles
  • 2019 – 75,606 miles
  • 2018 – 74,380 miles
  • 2017 – 72,968 miles
  • 2016 – 71,566 miles
  • 2015 – 71,202 miles
  • 2014 – 70,539 miles
  • 2013 – 70,147 miles
  • 2012 – 67,513 miles
  • 2011 – 64,697 miles
  • 2010 – 62,020 miles
  • 2009 – 59,097 miles
  • 2008 – 56,555 miles
  • 2007 – 49,517 miles
  • 2006 – 43,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    650570795752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,640 miles (+3,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    89,640 miles
    Test number
    730705141608
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass85,808 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    85,808 miles
    Test number
    742682618480
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail85,808 miles (+1,313)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,808 miles
    Test number
    590790959452
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass84,495 miles (+3,095)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,495 miles
    Test number
    480645426898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,400 miles (+1,861)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,400 miles
    Test number
    511891831113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,539 miles
    Test number
    540659337321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,539 miles (+3,619)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,539 miles
    Test number
    672732838895
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  9. Pass75,920 miles (+314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,920 miles
    Test number
    946847413664
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass75,606 miles (+1,226)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,606 miles
    Test number
    100566922632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass74,380 miles (+1,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,380 miles
    Test number
    271526580637
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass72,968 miles (+1,402)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    72,968 miles
    Test number
    148863179267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,566 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,566 miles
    Test number
    378234752489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,202 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,202 miles
    Test number
    873368057003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail71,202 miles (+663)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,202 miles
    Test number
    204211273189
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass70,539 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    70,539 miles
    Test number
    318530764476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded

  17. Fail70,539 miles (+392)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,539 miles
    Test number
    277690564215
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded

  18. Pass70,147 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    70,147 miles
    Test number
    885348863281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel cap rubber slightly cracked

  19. Fail70,145 miles (+2,632)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,145 miles
    Test number
    368977763419
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFuel cap rubber slightly cracked

  20. Pass67,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    67,513 miles
    Test number
    919254902317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,513 miles (+2,816)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,513 miles
    Test number
    496513702346
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass64,697 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    64,697 miles
    Test number
    406050121320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail64,660 miles (+2,640)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,660 miles
    Test number
    727755611308
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass62,020 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    62,020 miles
    Test number
    284042900368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail61,987 miles (+2,890)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,987 miles
    Test number
    612230700339
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  26. Pass59,097 miles (+2,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    59,097 miles
    Test number
    160161209334
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass56,555 miles (+7,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    56,555 miles
    Test number
    414194408326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass49,517 miles (+5,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    49,517 miles
    Test number
    280589297237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass43,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    43,952 miles
    Test number
    782199996208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 TZG

Does LS51 TZG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 TZG is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 TZG?
The MOT on LS51 TZG is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 TZG done?
LS51 TZG was recorded at 89,640 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 2,408 miles a year.
Has LS51 TZG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 TZG has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS51 TZG 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 TZG find?
LS51 TZG passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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