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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

ARC 545MOT history

ARC 545 is a black petrol MINI first used on 9 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 38,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2025.

ARC 545 black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
38,028 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ARC 545
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

ARC 545 was last recorded at 38,028 miles on 16 Sept 2025, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,951 miles · 26 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 38,028 miles
  • 2024 – 37,951 miles
  • 2023 – 37,675 miles
  • 2022 – 37,411 miles
  • 2021 – 37,101 miles
  • 2020 – 36,963 miles
  • 2019 – 36,645 miles
  • 2018 – 36,143 miles
  • 2017 – 35,745 miles
  • 2016 – 35,434 miles
  • 2015 – 33,969 miles
  • 2014 – 32,722 miles
  • 2013 – 31,628 miles
  • 2012 – 30,535 miles
  • 2011 – 28,799 miles
  • 2010 – 27,676 miles
  • 2009 – 26,793 miles
  • 2008 – 25,499 miles
  • 2007 – 23,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,028 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2010–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,028 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    38,028 miles
    Test number
    901940856576
    • 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))
  2. Pass37,951 miles (+276)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    37,951 miles
    Test number
    922271719316
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions test. eobd would not connect.
  3. Pass37,675 miles (+264)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    37,675 miles
    Test number
    647530562619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,411 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    37,411 miles
    Test number
    467631259269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    37,101 miles
    Test number
    362615171046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail37,101 miles (+138)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,101 miles
    Test number
    749457588632
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall perished , cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass36,963 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    36,963 miles
    Test number
    288483902877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,645 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,645 miles
    Test number
    434934496934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,143 miles (+398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    36,143 miles
    Test number
    425358349423
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Pass35,745 miles (+311)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    35,745 miles
    Test number
    344585012385
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers slightly split on ends
  11. Pass35,434 miles (+1,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    35,434 miles
    Test number
    665379065922
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass33,969 miles (+1,247)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    33,969 miles
    Test number
    999050325174
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front suspension bushes soft.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking in treads and side wall, NO cords visable.
  13. Pass32,722 miles (+11)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    32,722 miles
    Test number
    388672724104
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre very light cracking on outer wall
  14. Fail32,711 miles (+1,083)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,711 miles
    Test number
    298850624112
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine warning lamp on dash illuminated.
  15. Pass31,628 miles (+1,093)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,628 miles
    Test number
    378885703191
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre treads split & cracked
  16. Pass30,535 miles (+1,736)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,535 miles
    Test number
    689502172086
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEng.light on
  17. Pass28,799 miles (+1,123)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,799 miles
    Test number
    647813371048
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread cracked & perrished
  18. Pass27,676 miles (+883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,676 miles
    Test number
    741578360050
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass26,793 miles (+1,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,793 miles
    Test number
    821993869067
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Pass25,499 miles (+2,187)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    25,499 miles
    Test number
    574294068043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,312 miles
    Test number
    183198867476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ARC 545

What vehicle is registration ARC 545 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ARC 545 on a black petrol MINI first used on 9 Mar 2004. 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 ARC 545 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on ARC 545 expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on ARC 545?
The MOT on ARC 545 expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has ARC 545 done?
ARC 545 was recorded at 38,028 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2025, an average of 794 miles a year.
Has ARC 545 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ARC 545 has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on ARC 545 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 ARC 545 find?
ARC 545 passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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