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MINI John Cooper Works

White · Petrol · 2018 · 1,998 cc

CEF 501MOT history

CEF 501 is a white petrol MINI John Cooper Works first used on 19 Apr 2018. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 34,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Apr 2027
Mileage
34,076 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
CEF 501
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Model
John Cooper Works
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
19 Apr 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

CEF 501 was last recorded at 34,076 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 5,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,066 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,010 miles
Average per year
4,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,076 miles
  • 2025 – 29,066 miles
  • 2024 – 25,704 miles
  • 2023 – 21,301 miles
  • 2022 – 16,626 miles
  • 2021 – 12,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,076 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside outer casing corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

7 tests since 9 Apr 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,076 miles (+5,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    34,076 miles
    Test number
    818039584154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass29,066 miles (+3,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    29,066 miles
    Test number
    568295213195
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass25,704 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    25,704 miles
    Test number
    174001093366
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail25,700 miles (+4,399)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,700 miles
    Test number
    222452877283
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass21,301 miles (+4,675)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    21,301 miles
    Test number
    244638377727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass16,626 miles (+4,314)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    16,626 miles
    Test number
    346298112596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass12,312 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    12,312 miles
    Test number
    955050284664
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about CEF 501

What vehicle is registration CEF 501 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show CEF 501 on a white petrol MINI John Cooper Works first used on 19 Apr 2018. 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 CEF 501 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on CEF 501 is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on CEF 501?
The MOT on CEF 501 is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has CEF 501 done?
CEF 501 was recorded at 34,076 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 4,339 miles a year.
Has CEF 501 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. CEF 501 has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on CEF 501 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 CEF 501 find?
CEF 501 passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside.

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