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MINI · Black

MW55 SXY
MOTExpired
MOT due19 May 2026
First reg24 Nov 2005
Mileage129,260 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

20 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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As of 2 June 2026.

FAILED · 20 May 2026
Test date20 May 2026
Expiry
Test number305284470904
Mileage129,260 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil everywhere! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
AdvisoryCoolant leak
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split in two (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
PASSED · 20 May 2025
Test date20 May 2025
Expiry19 May 2026
Test number885442444021
Mileage126,266 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Advisoryall rear suspension parts corroded
FAILED · 20 May 2025
Test date20 May 2025
Expiry
Test number561797160226
Mileage126,266 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Advisoryall rear suspension parts corroded
PASSED · 25 Apr 2024
Test date25 Apr 2024
Expiry3 May 2025
Test number360716839953
Mileage123,587 mi
MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (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))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 4 May 2023
Test date4 May 2023
Expiry3 May 2024
Test number266182317763
Mileage121,297 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 22 Apr 2022
Test date22 Apr 2022
Expiry21 Apr 2023
Test number633694349537
Mileage118,367 mi
FAILED · 30 Mar 2022
Test date30 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number302201497172
Mileage118,312 mi
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryTPMS on
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear sections snapped (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
AdvisoryNearside handbrake efficiency low
AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Advisoryfuel cap seal age cracked
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisorydampness around brake servo
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisorystone chips in windscreen
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 30 Mar 2021
Test date30 Mar 2021
Expiry29 Mar 2022
Test number978857385004
Mileage116,792 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear seat belts slow to retract
MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisoryexhaust system heavily corroded
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 29 Mar 2021
Test date29 Mar 2021
Expiry
Test number473508648519
Mileage116,792 mi
MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions not tested oil level below min (8.2.1.2 (d))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear seat belts slow to retract
MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisoryexhaust system heavily corroded
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 4 May 2019
Test date4 May 2019
Expiry3 Nov 2020
Test number456175207159
Mileage105,918 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 9 Jan 2018
Test date9 Jan 2018
Expiry8 Jan 2019
Test number165835278036
Mileage94,668 mi
Advisoryunder body & outer sill covers fitted limiting full inspection of some areas
FAILED · 8 Jan 2018
Test date8 Jan 2018
Expiry
Test number427165225466
Mileage94,668 mi
FailOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Advisoryunder body & outer sill covers fitted limiting full inspection of some areas
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 5 May 2017
Test date5 May 2017
Expiry4 May 2018
Test number575827203506
Mileage92,876 mi
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushs (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 5 May 2017
Test date5 May 2017
Expiry
Test number864446799935
Mileage92,876 mi
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushs (2.4.G.2)
FailWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)
PASSED · 28 Jun 2016
Test date28 Jun 2016
Expiry27 Jun 2017
Test number701354364968
Mileage86,716 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 27 Jun 2016
Test date27 Jun 2016
Expiry
Test number179474658834
Mileage86,714 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
PASSED · 12 Oct 2015
Test date12 Oct 2015
Expiry22 Oct 2016
Test number625757008763
Mileage83,881 mi
AdvisoryO/S/R TYRE WEARING ON EDGE
FAILED · 12 Oct 2015
Test date12 Oct 2015
Expiry
Test number135161851773
Mileage83,879 mi
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
AdvisoryO/S/R TYRE WEARING ON EDGE
PASSED · 22 Oct 2014
Test date22 Oct 2014
Expiry22 Oct 2015
Test number855145094276
Mileage77,268 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FAILED · 20 Oct 2014
Test date20 Oct 2014
Expiry
Test number605343694226
Mileage77,268 mi
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailNearside Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
User Enteredo/s/f tyre close to limit require attention
User Enteredn/s/f tyre poor & worn on edges
User Enteredwear in front suspension bushes
User Enteredcorrosion on rear brake pipe
User Enteredcorrosion on n/s/f brake pipe
User Enteredrear tyres worn on inner edges
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 17 Oct 2013
Test date17 Oct 2013
Expiry22 Oct 2014
Test number377990993426
Mileage69,150 mi
User Enteredrear tyres worn on edges
User Enteredall brake discs worn
User Enteredwear in front suspension bushes
User Enteredsurface corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe
PASSED · 23 Oct 2012
Test date23 Oct 2012
Expiry22 Oct 2013
Test number405917792253
Mileage63,649 mi
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredSlight play in both front lower arm rear bushes
User EnteredRear brake pipes slightly corroded
User Enteredo/s/r tyre out of shape
User EnteredEML on
PASSED · 13 Oct 2011
Test date13 Oct 2011
Expiry12 Oct 2012
Test number825476981204
Mileage57,753 mi
User Enteredcorrosion on brake pipes
User Enteredbackbox poor
User Enterednsf spotlight broken
FAILED · 12 Oct 2011
Test date12 Oct 2011
Expiry
Test number319465281236
Mileage57,753 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
User Enteredcorrosion on brake pipes
User Enteredbackbox poor
User Enteredoil leak
User Enteredrear discs poor
User Enterednsf spotlight broken
User Enteredosf tyre worn on inner edge
User Enteredfront discs worn
PASSED · 18 Nov 2010
Test date18 Nov 2010
Expiry4 Dec 2011
Test number100142520368
Mileage50,349 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
User Enteredrear silencer mount corroded but still adequately supporting exhuast system at time of testing
User Enteredn/s wiper blade starting to split
PASSED · 27 Nov 2009
Test date27 Nov 2009
Expiry4 Dec 2010
Test number962881039361
Mileage42,045 mi
PASSED · 5 Dec 2008
Test date5 Dec 2008
Expiry4 Dec 2009
Test number610540048390
Mileage32,383 mi