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MINI · Black

SL05 JFA
MOTValid
MOT due6 Jan 2027
First reg18 Mar 2005
Mileage96,054 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

21 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 25 April 2026.

PASSED · 7 Jan 2026
Test date7 Jan 2026
Expiry6 Jan 2027
Test number709000400851
Mileage96,054 mi
AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
AdvisoryBumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bottom mountings loose and corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryfront lower radiator panel missing
MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion across all axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisoryair box lid insecure and box open
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage feed pipe at rack (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light pitting across all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 6 Jan 2026
Test date6 Jan 2026
Expiry
Test number847318864083
Mileage96,044 mi
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryBumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bottom mountings loose and corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryfront lower radiator panel missing
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function brake flexi mount snapped off and bottom spring cup heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function bottom spring cup heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Dangerousoffside rear brake flexi jammed to bottom arm by broken coil spring
MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion across all axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed t nearside front above arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisoryair box lid insecure and box open
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage feed pipe at rack (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light pitting across all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 20 Nov 2024
Test date20 Nov 2024
Expiry19 Nov 2025
Test number699320231511
Mileage95,157 mi
MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear wiper torn
Advisoryfront bumper damaged and taped up no jagged edges
Advisorylower radiator panel missing , radiator insecure at bottom and bottom hose is taped up
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported into flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))
MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported into flexi clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier not bolted down (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisoryair box open and not secured
AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
FAILED · 11 Nov 2024
Test date11 Nov 2024
Expiry
Test number581806254614
Mileage95,157 mi
MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorFront Bumper insecure at bottom lower support panel missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))
MajorBrake master cylinder defective but brake still operating pedal soft and sinking to floor fast during test (1.1.10 (b) (i))
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryRear wiper torn
Advisoryfront bumper damaged and taped up no jagged edges
Advisorylower radiator panel missing , radiator insecure at bottom and bottom hose is taped up
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported into flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))
MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported into flexi clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier not bolted down (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisoryair box open and not secured
PASSED · 14 Oct 2023
Test date14 Oct 2023
Expiry13 Oct 2024
Test number421243805957
Mileage88,111 mi
AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 11 Oct 2022
Test date11 Oct 2022
Expiry10 Oct 2023
Test number601855936755
Mileage82,730 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 10 Oct 2022
Test date10 Oct 2022
Expiry
Test number822265687558
Mileage82,730 mi
DangerousExhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire missing at fuel tank (6.1.3 (e))
MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
DangerousTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 8 Oct 2021
Test date8 Oct 2021
Expiry10 Oct 2022
Test number146207728472
Mileage80,133 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 7 Oct 2021
Test date7 Oct 2021
Expiry
Test number214760209021
Mileage80,133 mi
MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 16 Sep 2020
Test date16 Sep 2020
Expiry10 Oct 2021
Test number202130990815
Mileage78,418 mi
PASSED · 11 Apr 2019
Test date11 Apr 2019
Expiry10 Oct 2020
Test number787333671056
Mileage75,248 mi
FAILED · 10 Apr 2019
Test date10 Apr 2019
Expiry
Test number871861347463
Mileage75,242 mi
MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 3 Apr 2018
Test date3 Apr 2018
Expiry10 Apr 2019
Test number888675292647
Mileage72,766 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nearside front brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 11 Apr 2017
Test date11 Apr 2017
Expiry10 Apr 2018
Test number770719093050
Mileage70,294 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED · 5 Apr 2017
Test date5 Apr 2017
Expiry
Test number899920621318
Mileage70,293 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 7 Apr 2016
Test date7 Apr 2016
Expiry6 Apr 2017
Test number801884575200
Mileage66,669 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 7 Apr 2015
Test date7 Apr 2015
Expiry6 Apr 2016
Test number115857495401
Mileage64,501 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredrear eaxhaust slightly corroded
User Enteredfront numberplate slightly damaged
User Enteredn/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
User Enteredoil on minimum
User Enteredfront brake discs corroded
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 24 Mar 2014
Test date24 Mar 2014
Expiry4 Apr 2015
Test number848773284043
Mileage62,888 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredfront brake discs corroded
User EnteredOil leak
FAILED · 24 Mar 2014
Test date24 Mar 2014
Expiry
Test number626933284043
Mileage62,873 mi
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredfront brake discs corroded
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredo/s/f wiper slightly worn
PASSED · 29 Mar 2013
Test date29 Mar 2013
Expiry4 Apr 2014
Test number226018483044
Mileage61,009 mi
User Enteredrear wiper split
User Enteredoffside front brake pipe slightly corroded
FAILED · 28 Mar 2013
Test date28 Mar 2013
Expiry
Test number585867183067
Mileage61,000 mi
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredrear wiper split
User Enteredoffside front brake pipe slightly corroded
PASSED · 30 Mar 2012
Test date30 Mar 2012
Expiry4 Apr 2013
Test number765400492049
Mileage58,732 mi
FAILED · 30 Mar 2012
Test date30 Mar 2012
Expiry
Test number706600892044
Mileage58,718 mi
FailBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredrear brake discs corroded
User Enteredoffside rear inner brake pad low
PASSED · 5 Apr 2011
Test date5 Apr 2011
Expiry4 Apr 2012
Test number719525591097
Mileage56,342 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
User Enteredcar overheating
PASSED · 4 Feb 2010
Test date4 Feb 2010
Expiry14 Feb 2011
Test number292435330005
Mileage52,897 mi
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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
PASSED · 12 Feb 2009
Test date12 Feb 2009
Expiry14 Feb 2010
Test number361513049028
Mileage40,169 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED · 15 Feb 2008
Test date15 Feb 2008
Expiry14 Feb 2009
Test number180936648056
Mileage27,698 mi