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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LS51 ULFMOT history

LS51 ULF is a blue petrol MINI first used on 25 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2022.

LS51 ULF blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2023
Mileage
106,452 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LS51 ULF was last recorded at 106,452 miles on 18 Aug 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,449 miles · 8 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 106,452 miles
  • 2021 – 106,449 miles
  • 2019 – 105,840 miles
  • 2018 – 100,983 miles
  • 2017 – 94,062 miles
  • 2016 – 83,286 miles
  • 2015 – 74,491 miles
  • 2014 – 67,395 miles
  • 2012 – 57,948 miles
  • 2011 – 48,073 miles
  • 2010 – 47,592 miles
  • 2009 – 39,119 miles
  • 2008 – 29,626 miles
  • 2007 – 23,836 miles
  • 2006 – 6,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,452 miles

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear tyre badly stepped on inner edge and slightly out of shape

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,452 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    106,452 miles
    Test number
    652046112485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,449 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    106,449 miles
    Test number
    515378790016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail106,447 miles (+607)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,447 miles
    Test number
    196006715544
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass105,840 miles (+19)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    105,840 miles
    Test number
    689255824465
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre badly stepped on inner edge and slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail105,821 miles (+4,838)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,821 miles
    Test number
    846984685576
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side cable broken (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre badly stepped on inner edge and slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass100,983 miles (+40)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    100,983 miles
    Test number
    229350211188
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on but pads and fluid reservoir appear to be ok
    • AdvisoryTps light illumiated

  7. Fail100,943 miles (+6,881)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,943 miles
    Test number
    797680422478
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint nut missing from the lower fixing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on but pads and fluid reservoir appear to be ok
    • AdvisoryTps light illumiated

  8. Pass94,062 miles (+10,776)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    94,062 miles
    Test number
    808109224150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,286 miles (+8,795)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    83,286 miles
    Test number
    983658470930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,491 miles (+7,096)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    74,491 miles
    Test number
    329246315078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,395 miles (+9,447)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    67,395 miles
    Test number
    978974324069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,948 miles (+9,875)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    57,948 miles
    Test number
    125047612004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear discs slightly worn

  13. Pass48,073 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,073 miles
    Test number
    949939511062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,031 miles (+439)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,031 miles
    Test number
    537290711047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,592 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,592 miles
    Test number
    611668620390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail47,592 miles (+8,473)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,592 miles
    Test number
    724848320361
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass39,119 miles (+9,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,119 miles
    Test number
    634382539335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass29,626 miles (+5,790)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,626 miles
    Test number
    993805148276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,836 miles (+4,113)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    23,836 miles
    Test number
    151944837237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,723 miles (+12,795)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    19,723 miles
    Test number
    584943537099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass6,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    6,928 miles
    Test number
    774526826041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 ULF

Does LS51 ULF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 ULF expired on 17 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 ULF?
The MOT on LS51 ULF expired on 17 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 ULF done?
LS51 ULF was recorded at 106,452 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2022, an average of 6,010 miles a year.
Has LS51 ULF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 ULF has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LS51 ULF 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 ULF find?
LS51 ULF passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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