Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2017 Mini Cooper Petrol 1499cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 135,438 miles on the clock, averaging 15,904 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 B38 TwinPower Turbo engine is known for b38a15a and timing chain and guides.
MOT & Mileage History for EL51 EMS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 135,438 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,641 |
| Average per year | 15,904 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Mini Cooper
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B38A15A
Timing Chain and Guides
Chain stretches prematurely; guides can break.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EL51 EMS |
| Make | Mini |
| Model | Cooper |
| Colour | Pink |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1499cc |
| Year | 2017 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EL — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About EL51 EMS
What car is EL51 EMS?
EL51 EMS is an pink Mini Cooper, petrol (1499cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2017.
What is the mileage of EL51 EMS?
The last recorded mileage for EL51 EMS was 135,438 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EL51 EMS passed its MOT?
EL51 EMS has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2025.
Is EL51 EMS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EL51 EMS is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is EL51 EMS?
EL51 EMS is approximately 9 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.