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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

CEM 7MOT history

CEM 7 is a black petrol MINI first used on 22 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 75,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

CEM 7 black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
75,515 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
CEM 7
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

CEM 7 was last recorded at 75,515 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,901 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
614 miles
Average per year
2,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,515 miles
  • 2025 – 74,901 miles
  • 2024 – 72,892 miles
  • 2022 – 69,979 miles
  • 2020 – 69,578 miles
  • 2019 – 69,198 miles
  • 2018 – 66,994 miles
  • 2017 – 63,670 miles
  • 2016 – 60,309 miles
  • 2015 – 54,783 miles
  • 2014 – 49,901 miles
  • 2012 – 39,025 miles
  • 2011 – 35,968 miles
  • 2010 – 33,968 miles
  • 2009 – 32,572 miles
  • 2008 – 27,606 miles
  • 2007 – 20,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,515 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,515 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    75,515 miles
    Test number
    453503780700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail75,515 miles (+614)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,515 miles
    Test number
    870913451282
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass74,901 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    74,901 miles
    Test number
    570547527947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail74,900 miles (+2,008)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,900 miles
    Test number
    411748666991
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass72,892 miles (+2,913)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    72,892 miles
    Test number
    928214143570
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s front spot lamp lens damaged

  6. Pass69,979 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    69,979 miles
    Test number
    435471206077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail69,978 miles (+400)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,978 miles
    Test number
    359400222449
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass69,578 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    69,578 miles
    Test number
    845524642972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency requirements just met

  9. Fail69,565 miles (+367)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,565 miles
    Test number
    856896336239
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency requirements just met

  10. Pass69,198 miles (+2,204)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,198 miles
    Test number
    545843091665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,994 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    66,994 miles
    Test number
    644260394404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,985 miles (+3,315)13 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,985 miles
    Test number
    200367788649
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass63,670 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,670 miles
    Test number
    932994812058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,668 miles (+3,359)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,668 miles
    Test number
    418544595645
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass60,309 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    60,309 miles
    Test number
    799263333793
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail60,307 miles (+5,524)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,307 miles
    Test number
    852183844090
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass54,783 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    54,783 miles
    Test number
    876171065009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail54,779 miles (+4,878)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,779 miles
    Test number
    829192834712
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass49,901 miles (+5,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,901 miles
    Test number
    238356454327
    • 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)

  20. Pass44,007 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    44,007 miles
    Test number
    797593014005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEml on dash

  21. Fail44,006 miles (+4,981)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,006 miles
    Test number
    397173414056
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEml on dash

  22. Pass39,025 miles (+3,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    39,025 miles
    Test number
    426662942423
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass35,968 miles (+2,000)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    35,968 miles
    Test number
    195147321375
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass33,968 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    33,968 miles
    Test number
    422709110499
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFuel filter housing damaged
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly worn outer edge

  25. Fail33,968 miles (+1,396)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,968 miles
    Test number
    684749010346
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFuel filter housing damaged
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly worn outer edge

  26. Pass32,572 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    32,572 miles
    Test number
    492415839476
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFuel filter housing damaged

  27. Fail32,572 miles (+4,966)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,572 miles
    Test number
    503625839335
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFuel filter housing damaged

  28. Pass27,606 miles (+6,799)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,606 miles
    Test number
    700110358320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass20,807 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    20,807 miles
    Test number
    891542237388
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about CEM 7

What vehicle is registration CEM 7 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show CEM 7 on a black petrol MINI first used on 22 Oct 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 CEM 7 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on CEM 7 is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on CEM 7?
The MOT on CEM 7 is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has CEM 7 done?
CEM 7 was recorded at 75,515 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 2,942 miles a year.
Has CEM 7 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. CEM 7 has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on CEM 7 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 CEM 7 find?
CEM 7 passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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