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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

F5 ORBMOT history

F5 ORB is a black petrol MINI first used on 9 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 108,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

F5 ORB black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
108,494 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 ORB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 ORB was last recorded at 108,494 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Nov 2007: 40,090 miles, lower than 57,314 miles on 10 Jan 2007.
  • 30 Jul 2011: 37,025 miles, lower than 78,187 miles on 8 Jul 2010.
  • 22 May 2026: 108,462 miles, lower than 144,031 miles on 4 Jun 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,462 miles · 22 May 2026
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
2,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,494 miles
  • 2021 – 144,031 miles
  • 2017 – 142,705 miles
  • 2016 – 139,756 miles
  • 2014 – 127,946 miles
  • 2013 – 118,311 miles
  • 2012 – 109,603 miles
  • 2011 – 37,025 miles
  • 2010 – 78,187 miles
  • 2008 – 53,189 miles
  • 2007 – 40,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,494 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,494 miles (+32)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    108,494 miles
    Test number
    869783546365
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail108,462 miles (-35,569)4 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,462 miles
    Test number
    996812894422
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass144,031 miles (+1,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    144,031 miles
    Test number
    771807817431
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCover sills shields

  4. Pass142,705 miles (+76)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    142,705 miles
    Test number
    117623721370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  5. Fail142,629 miles (+2,873)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,629 miles
    Test number
    319341705911
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass139,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    139,756 miles
    Test number
    886069624973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail139,756 miles (+11,810)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,756 miles
    Test number
    426397494477
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  8. Pass127,946 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    127,946 miles
    Test number
    876527714285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail127,937 miles (+9,626)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,937 miles
    Test number
    255793614222
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)

  10. Pass118,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    118,311 miles
    Test number
    349753713224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail118,311 miles (+8,708)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,311 miles
    Test number
    146801013299
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass109,603 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    109,603 miles
    Test number
    457720812226
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear silencer hangar rubber slightly deteriorated

  13. Fail109,603 miles (+72,578)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,603 miles
    Test number
    766680112218
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear silencer hangar rubber slightly deteriorated

  14. Pass37,025 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,025 miles
    Test number
    397831111413
    • 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)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail37,025 miles (-41,162)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,025 miles
    Test number
    589841311248
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail78,187 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,187 miles
    Test number
    692899780129
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass78,187 miles (+24,998)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    78,187 miles
    Test number
    941909680130
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass53,189 miles (+13,099)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    53,189 miles
    Test number
    582723248388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,090 miles (-17,224)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    40,090 miles
    Test number
    442194427386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    57,314 miles
    Test number
    754120617074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 ORB

Does F5 ORB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 ORB is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 ORB?
The MOT on F5 ORB is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 ORB done?
F5 ORB was recorded at 108,494 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 2,637 miles a year.
Has F5 ORB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 ORB has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
Has the mileage on F5 ORB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 20 Nov 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on F5 ORB find?
F5 ORB passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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