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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

287 PFMMOT history

287 PFM is a black petrol MINI Cooper first used on 2 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 129,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

287 PFM black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
129,179 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
287 PFM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

287 PFM was last recorded at 129,179 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,856 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
323 miles
Average per year
4,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,179 miles
  • 2025 – 128,856 miles
  • 2024 – 126,110 miles
  • 2023 – 121,236 miles
  • 2022 – 112,649 miles
  • 2021 – 104,141 miles
  • 2020 – 97,733 miles
  • 2019 – 92,685 miles
  • 2018 – 86,763 miles
  • 2017 – 86,596 miles
  • 2016 – 85,294 miles
  • 2015 – 82,789 miles
  • 2014 – 72,306 miles
  • 2013 – 61,782 miles
  • 2012 – 58,815 miles
  • 2011 – 52,175 miles
  • 2010 – 50,838 miles
  • 2009 – 45,902 miles
  • 2008 – 40,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,179 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,179 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    129,179 miles
    Test number
    614889410485
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail129,177 miles (+321)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,177 miles
    Test number
    999153736963
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass128,856 miles (+2,746)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    128,856 miles
    Test number
    166187639346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass126,110 miles (+4,874)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    126,110 miles
    Test number
    851358005173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass121,236 miles (+8,587)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    121,236 miles
    Test number
    919266198407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,649 miles
    Test number
    922836269214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail112,643 miles (+8,502)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,643 miles
    Test number
    995676064165
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass104,141 miles (+6,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    104,141 miles
    Test number
    502363269237
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass97,733 miles (+5,048)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,733 miles
    Test number
    690529765513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,685 miles (+5,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    92,685 miles
    Test number
    202146628137
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Pass86,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    86,763 miles
    Test number
    778623439229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,763 miles (+167)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,763 miles
    Test number
    549549687410
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass86,596 miles (+1,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    86,596 miles
    Test number
    369390162625
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition.

  14. Pass85,294 miles (+2,505)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,294 miles
    Test number
    758387295538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,789 miles (+10,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,789 miles
    Test number
    338489825433
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass72,306 miles (+10,524)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,306 miles
    Test number
    537420814202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,782 miles (+2,967)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    61,782 miles
    Test number
    278700703208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,815 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,815 miles
    Test number
    507576502289
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass58,815 miles (+6,640)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    58,815 miles
    Test number
    689546102298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,175 miles (+1,337)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,175 miles
    Test number
    719960631130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,838 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    50,838 miles
    Test number
    362440100396
    • 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)

  22. Fail50,838 miles (+4,936)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,838 miles
    Test number
    661680600368
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  23. Fail45,902 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,902 miles
    Test number
    330591389272
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass45,902 miles (+5,749)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    45,902 miles
    Test number
    594871489296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,153 miles (+637)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,153 miles
    Test number
    123802018157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    39,516 miles
    Test number
    991628928075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 287 PFM

What vehicle is registration 287 PFM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 287 PFM on a black petrol MINI Cooper first used on 2 Sept 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 287 PFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 287 PFM is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 287 PFM?
The MOT on 287 PFM is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 287 PFM done?
287 PFM was recorded at 129,179 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 4,873 miles a year.
Has 287 PFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 287 PFM has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on 287 PFM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 287 PFM find?
287 PFM passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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