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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

F7 HOYMOT history

F7 HOY is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 105,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

F7 HOY black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
105,149 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F7 HOY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F7 HOY was last recorded at 105,149 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,102 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
5,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,149 miles
  • 2024 – 99,900 miles
  • 2023 – 93,917 miles
  • 2022 – 92,821 miles
  • 2021 – 91,400 miles
  • 2020 – 90,157 miles
  • 2019 – 84,713 miles
  • 2018 – 79,231 miles
  • 2017 – 73,057 miles
  • 2016 – 66,897 miles
  • 2015 – 57,350 miles
  • 2014 – 47,287 miles
  • 2013 – 41,362 miles
  • 2012 – 35,840 miles
  • 2011 – 32,732 miles
  • 2010 – 28,064 miles
  • 2009 – 20,476 miles
  • 2008 – 13,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,149 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,149 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    105,149 miles
    Test number
    655303196848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail105,102 miles (+5,202)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,102 miles
    Test number
    237676457786
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass99,900 miles (+5,983)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    99,900 miles
    Test number
    351889514549
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass93,917 miles (+1,096)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    93,917 miles
    Test number
    194356451804
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass92,821 miles (+1,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,821 miles
    Test number
    333340073169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass91,400 miles (+1,243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    91,400 miles
    Test number
    889397892317
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass90,157 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    90,157 miles
    Test number
    117284165003
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Fail90,156 miles (+5,443)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,156 miles
    Test number
    710916037596
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass84,713 miles (+5,482)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,713 miles
    Test number
    211827142125
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass79,231 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,231 miles
    Test number
    597656806079
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  11. Fail79,231 miles (+6,174)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,231 miles
    Test number
    749200366281
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass73,057 miles (+6,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    73,057 miles
    Test number
    650301995118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  13. Pass66,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,897 miles
    Test number
    231175882511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,897 miles (+9,547)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,897 miles
    Test number
    967600233783
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass57,350 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,350 miles
    Test number
    307836745131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront brake discs have a corroded lip on inner surfaces
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket rubbers worn
  16. Fail57,350 miles (+10,063)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,350 miles
    Test number
    995926145185
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront brake discs have a corroded lip on inner surfaces
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket rubbers worn
  17. Pass47,287 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    47,287 miles
    Test number
    816448944167
    • NoteBoth rear seatbelts quite slow to retract
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded slightly on inner surface
    • NoteFront wipers judder slightly
  18. Fail47,287 miles (+5,925)7 failures2 repaired2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,287 miles
    Test number
    909813934136
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear seatbelts quite slow to retract
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded slightly on inner surface
    • NoteFront wipers judder slightly
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded inner surfaces nearside badly
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
  19. Pass41,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    41,362 miles
    Test number
    749877833154
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail41,362 miles (+5,522)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,362 miles
    Test number
    205597533458
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass35,840 miles (+3,108)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,840 miles
    Test number
    666550732161
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroding.
  22. Pass32,732 miles (+4,668)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,732 miles
    Test number
    689491671186
    • NoteBoth rear handbrake levers not returning to there stops
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFront brake pads look low
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroding
    • NoteRear silencer corroding
  23. Fail28,064 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,064 miles
    Test number
    232921350153
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking and perished
  24. Pass28,064 miles (+7,588)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    28,064 miles
    Test number
    933531150112
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking and perished
  25. Pass20,476 miles (+6,615)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    20,476 miles
    Test number
    974374519140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    13,861 miles
    Test number
    183654848140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F7 HOY

Does F7 HOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F7 HOY is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on F7 HOY?
The MOT on F7 HOY is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F7 HOY done?
F7 HOY was recorded at 105,149 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 5,138 miles a year.
Has F7 HOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F7 HOY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on F7 HOY 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 F7 HOY find?
F7 HOY passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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