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MINI · Black

SP53 ZLV
MOTExpired
MOT due13 Feb 2026
First reg27 Sep 2003
Mileage111,697 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

22 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 22 December 2025.

PASSED · 14 Feb 2025
Test date14 Feb 2025
Expiry13 Feb 2026
Test number786526593212
Mileage111,697 mi
Advisoryfuel cap seal perished
AdvisoryAlternator damaged
AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp damaged
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
DangerousTank straps corroded
FAILED · 6 Feb 2025
Test date6 Feb 2025
Expiry—
Test number834654576983
Mileage111,693 mi
Advisoryfuel cap seal perished
AdvisoryAlternator damaged
AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp damaged
MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
DangerousTank straps corroded
MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED · 30 Oct 2023
Test date30 Oct 2023
Expiry14 Nov 2024
Test number822110169196
Mileage105,810 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 15 Nov 2022
Test date15 Nov 2022
Expiry14 Nov 2023
Test number880164135169
Mileage100,485 mi
FAILED · 3 Nov 2022
Test date3 Nov 2022
Expiry—
Test number430194095331
Mileage100,465 mi
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached silencer (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
Advisoryfuel tank heat shield insecure
AdvisoryOffside Rear abs wiring insecure & fouling wheel
MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
PASSED · 5 Nov 2021
Test date5 Nov 2021
Expiry4 Nov 2022
Test number624957997053
Mileage95,812 mi
FAILED · 4 Nov 2021
Test date4 Nov 2021
Expiry—
Test number167677995661
Mileage95,812 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 29 Oct 2020
Test date29 Oct 2020
Expiry28 Oct 2021
Test number267955701064
Mileage91,251 mi
FAILED · 19 Oct 2020
Test date19 Oct 2020
Expiry—
Test number867706532514
Mileage91,222 mi
MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
PASSED · 8 May 2019
Test date8 May 2019
Expiry19 Oct 2020
Test number630367789294
Mileage77,029 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryfuel cap seal perished
FAILED · 3 May 2019
Test date3 May 2019
Expiry—
Test number114435898425
Mileage77,025 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryfuel cap seal perished
PASSED · 5 Mar 2018
Test date5 Mar 2018
Expiry7 Mar 2019
Test number374940637061
Mileage66,577 mi
Advisoryhandbrake lever has slight travel
FAILED · 3 Mar 2018
Test date3 Mar 2018
Expiry—
Test number835252502808
Mileage66,541 mi
Advisoryhandbrake lever has slight travel
FailOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 8 Mar 2017
Test date8 Mar 2017
Expiry7 Mar 2018
Test number924326167471
Mileage63,101 mi
FAILED · 8 Mar 2017
Test date8 Mar 2017
Expiry—
Test number778821411094
Mileage63,101 mi
PrsNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PASSED · 26 Jan 2016
Test date26 Jan 2016
Expiry25 Jan 2017
Test number691583130811
Mileage60,922 mi
Advisoryoil leak
FAILED · 22 Jan 2016
Test date22 Jan 2016
Expiry—
Test number758707762292
Mileage60,904 mi
FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisoryoil leak
PASSED · 15 Jan 2015
Test date15 Jan 2015
Expiry21 Jan 2016
Test number258955815088
Mileage56,765 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredhubcaps fitted
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredeng oil low
User Enteredslight play in nearside steering arm
User Enteredoffside frpont jacking block is miss
PASSED · 22 Jan 2014
Test date22 Jan 2014
Expiry21 Jan 2015
Test number878922124016
Mileage49,114 mi
FAILED · 20 Jan 2014
Test date20 Jan 2014
Expiry—
Test number775800424012
Mileage49,114 mi
FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
PASSED · 3 Sep 2012
Test date3 Sep 2012
Expiry30 Sep 2013
Test number605977442291
Mileage44,878 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly 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)
User Enteredrear no plate slightly tarnished
User Enteredexhaust corroded
PASSED · 1 Sep 2011
Test date1 Sep 2011
Expiry30 Sep 2012
Test number356024141280
Mileage42,744 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredBoth rear brake discs corroded & nearing fail limit
User Enteredrear no. plate slightly tarnished
PASSED · 15 Sep 2010
Test date15 Sep 2010
Expiry30 Sep 2011
Test number151298650287
Mileage40,693 mi
FAILED · 14 Sep 2010
Test date14 Sep 2010
Expiry—
Test number964447450296
Mileage40,693 mi
FailOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 24 Sep 2009
Test date24 Sep 2009
Expiry30 Sep 2010
Test number314137869211
Mileage36,348 mi
PASSED · 12 Sep 2008
Test date12 Sep 2008
Expiry30 Sep 2009
Test number390726958461
Mileage29,795 mi
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 1 Oct 2007
Test date1 Oct 2007
Expiry30 Sep 2008
Test number962314977251
Mileage23,333 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 14 Sep 2006
Test date14 Sep 2006
Expiry27 Sep 2007
Test number291327456296
Mileage14,825 mi