
MINI
White · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
F3 FLSMOT history
F3 FLS is a white petrol MINI first used on 24 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 100,977 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 100,977 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,391 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- F3 FLS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 24 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
F3 FLS was last recorded at 100,977 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 100,957 miles · 5 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 20 miles
- Average per year
- 4,391 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 100,977 miles
- 2025 – 98,646 miles
- 2024 – 96,311 miles
- 2023 – 93,990 miles
- 2022 – 91,642 miles
- 2021 – 88,665 miles
- 2020 – 85,114 miles
- 2019 – 80,208 miles
- 2018 – 75,003 miles
- 2017 – 69,409 miles
- 2016 – 66,138 miles
- 2015 – 63,215 miles
- 2014 – 60,373 miles
- 2013 – 58,208 miles
- 2012 – 51,039 miles
- 2011 – 41,879 miles
- 2010 – 34,224 miles
- 2009 – 29,017 miles
- 2008 – 20,796 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryEngine oil dip stick cannot be removed, stuckRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Full MOT history
29 tests since 8 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,977 miles (+20)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 100,977 miles
- Test number
- 963609310760
- AdvisoryEngine oil dip stick cannot be removed, stuck
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail100,957 miles (+2,311)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,957 miles
- Test number
- 565389367866
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective oxidised (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm on automatic adjuster detached (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective oxidised (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine oil dip stick cannot be removed, stuck
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass98,646 miles3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 98,646 miles
- Test number
- 570096791796
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail98,646 miles (+2,335)1 dangerous1 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,646 miles
- Test number
- 407981727643
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass96,311 miles (+2,321)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 96,311 miles
- Test number
- 380454127705
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass93,990 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 93,990 miles
- Test number
- 389073346687
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and outer edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail93,987 miles (+2,345)1 dangerous1 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,987 miles
- Test number
- 730240739474
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil dip stick damaged
- AdvisoryEngine oil low
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and outer edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass91,642 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 91,642 miles
- Test number
- 528643836234
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail91,642 miles (+2,977)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,642 miles
- Test number
- 921011104436
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass88,665 miles (+3,551)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 88,665 miles
- Test number
- 502917597919
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass85,114 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 85,114 miles
- Test number
- 811411391827
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre tread
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and nail in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail85,114 miles (+4,906)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,114 miles
- Test number
- 962474960124
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre tread
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and nail in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass80,208 miles (+5,205)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 80,208 miles
- Test number
- 543892649633
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer walls numerous perishing splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass75,003 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2019
- Odometer
- 75,003 miles
- Test number
- 325661924262
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear slight brake bind
Fail75,003 miles (+5,594)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,003 miles
- Test number
- 486833422213
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure along inner section of tread (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear slight brake bind
Pass69,409 miles (+3,271)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2018
- Odometer
- 69,409 miles
- Test number
- 762194567933
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,138 miles (+50)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2017
- Odometer
- 66,138 miles
- Test number
- 153015618194
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre shows uneven wear and out of shape on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted; obscuring certain testable components
- AdvisoryRear section exhaust heavily corroded
Fail66,088 miles (+2,873)7 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,088 miles
- Test number
- 162567365403
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre shows uneven wear and out of shape on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted; obscuring certain testable components
- AdvisoryRear section exhaust heavily corroded
Pass63,215 miles (+2,842)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2016
- Odometer
- 63,215 miles
- Test number
- 785332635129
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass60,373 miles (+2,165)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 60,373 miles
- Test number
- 226076724167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,208 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 58,208 miles
- Test number
- 257561523143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,208 miles (+7,169)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,208 miles
- Test number
- 618871823161
- FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Pass51,039 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2013
- Odometer
- 51,039 miles
- Test number
- 458689222189
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear exhaust box corroded
Fail51,038 miles (+9,159)5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,038 miles
- Test number
- 806359322190
- FailureFront Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear exhaust box corroded
Pass41,879 miles (+7,655)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 41,879 miles
- Test number
- 587320371048
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear exhaust outer skin rusted
Pass34,224 miles (+5,207)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2011
- Odometer
- 34,224 miles
- Test number
- 912061720109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,017 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2010
- Odometer
- 29,017 miles
- Test number
- 914619729150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,011 miles (+8,215)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,011 miles
- Test number
- 200377229426
- FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSteering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteDamage wheel rims.
- NoteUneven wear front tyres.
Pass20,796 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 20,796 miles
- Test number
- 542769628111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about F3 FLS
- Does F3 FLS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 FLS is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on F3 FLS?
- The MOT on F3 FLS is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has F3 FLS done?
- F3 FLS was recorded at 100,977 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 4,391 miles a year.
- Has F3 FLS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. F3 FLS has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on F3 FLS 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 F3 FLS find?
- F3 FLS passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: engine oil dip stick cannot be removed, stuck; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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