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MINI Cooper S Auto

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

C5 HFTMOT history

C5 HFT is a black petrol MINI Cooper S Auto first used on 27 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 94,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

C5 HFT black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
94,542 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 HFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S Auto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 HFT was last recorded at 94,542 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 16,948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,594 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
16,948 miles
Average per year
7,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,542 miles
  • 2025 – 77,594 miles
  • 2024 – 67,392 miles
  • 2023 – 58,300 miles
  • 2022 – 56,119 miles
  • 2021 – 48,655 miles
  • 2020 – 42,599 miles
  • 2019 – 34,366 miles
  • 2018 – 28,269 miles
  • 2017 – 20,118 miles
  • 2015 – 10,889 miles
  • 2014 – 8,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,542 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,542 miles (+16,948)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    94,542 miles
    Test number
    877901318732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,594 miles (+1,959)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    77,594 miles
    Test number
    169810785568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,635 miles (+8,243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    75,635 miles
    Test number
    252640780044
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass67,392 miles (+9,092)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    67,392 miles
    Test number
    194006742713
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass58,300 miles (+2,181)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    58,300 miles
    Test number
    795007597658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,119 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    56,119 miles
    Test number
    713356204575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail56,108 miles (+7,453)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,108 miles
    Test number
    758473142782
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass48,655 miles (+2,090)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    48,655 miles
    Test number
    648194741530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,565 miles (+3,966)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    46,565 miles
    Test number
    178733957802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,599 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,599 miles
    Test number
    264471128467
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  11. Fail42,599 miles (+8,233)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,599 miles
    Test number
    941780379499
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  12. Pass34,366 miles (+6,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    34,366 miles
    Test number
    579360299930
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass28,269 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    28,269 miles
    Test number
    812943343193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,187 miles (+8,069)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,187 miles
    Test number
    572737267828
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  15. Pass20,118 miles (+9,229)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    20,118 miles
    Test number
    735255930579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,889 miles (+1,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    10,889 miles
    Test number
    401329971127
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on tread outer edges 205/45/17
  17. Pass8,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    8,926 miles
    Test number
    899681524266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 HFT

Does C5 HFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 HFT is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 HFT?
The MOT on C5 HFT is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 HFT done?
C5 HFT was recorded at 94,542 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 7,156 miles a year.
Has C5 HFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 HFT has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on C5 HFT 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 C5 HFT find?
C5 HFT passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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