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MINI John Cooper Works

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

ELS 3MOT history

ELS 3 is a black petrol MINI John Cooper Works first used on 1 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 26,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
26,129 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ELS 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Model
John Cooper Works
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
1 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ELS 3 was last recorded at 26,129 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 1,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
24,333 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,796 miles
Average per year
1,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,129 miles
  • 2025 – 24,333 miles
  • 2024 – 21,642 miles
  • 2023 – 20,578 miles
  • 2022 – 19,239 miles
  • 2021 – 17,526 miles
  • 2020 – 16,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,129 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 14 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,129 miles (+1,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    26,129 miles
    Test number
    545966040610
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass24,333 miles (+2,691)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    24,333 miles
    Test number
    408159844906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass21,642 miles (+1,064)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    21,642 miles
    Test number
    792983042129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass20,578 miles (+1,339)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    20,578 miles
    Test number
    276426167269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass19,239 miles (+1,713)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    19,239 miles
    Test number
    894034430687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass17,526 miles (+1,523)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    17,526 miles
    Test number
    455298426234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass16,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    16,003 miles
    Test number
    996070993884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass16,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    16,003 miles
    Test number
    338266141152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail16,003 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,003 miles
    Test number
    972667864746
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about ELS 3

What vehicle is registration ELS 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ELS 3 on a black petrol MINI John Cooper Works first used on 1 Sept 2016. 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 ELS 3 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ELS 3 is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on ELS 3?
The MOT on ELS 3 is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ELS 3 done?
ELS 3 was recorded at 26,129 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 1,629 miles a year.
Has ELS 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ELS 3 has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on ELS 3 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 ELS 3 find?
ELS 3 passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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