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LS51TXV
2001 MINI MINI
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration LS51TXV
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2001
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 36 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
36
Total Tests
21
Passes
15
Failures
58.33%
Pass Rate
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146 Total Defects Recorded
13 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Coil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 0
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 111,276 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
16 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 111,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 110,822 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
30 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 110,822 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
28 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 110,804 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is inoperative Top bearing (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake pipe excessively corroded All (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,361 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective
9 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 110,361 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective
30 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,029 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
29 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 110,029 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
5 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,015 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2022 7 Jun 202616 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 110,009 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,454 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 108,454 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,245 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2020 7 Jun 20261 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,004 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2019 7 Jun 20261 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 90,004 MI
7 Jun 202620 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,120 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
10 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,900 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2017 7 Jun 20263 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 57,863 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
19 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,957 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 42,956 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,544 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 41,544 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,671 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 39,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,051 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 38,051 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,172 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
8 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,305 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
4 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,002 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,602 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2009 7 Jun 202613 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 29,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,204 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,673 MI
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LS51TXV was registered on 2001-11-02
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