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MINI John Cooper Works

Black · Petrol · 2018 · 1,998 cc

FAW 253MOT history

FAW 253 is a black petrol MINI John Cooper Works first used on 5 Sept 2018. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 9,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2025.

FAW 253 black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2026
Mileage
9,898 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2025
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FAW 253
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Model
John Cooper Works
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
5 Sept 2018
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

FAW 253 was last recorded at 9,898 miles on 23 Aug 2025, 499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
9,399 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
499 miles
Average per year
510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 9,898 miles
  • 2024 – 9,399 miles
  • 2023 – 9,078 miles
  • 2022 – 8,861 miles
  • 2021 – 7,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass9,898 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 10 Aug 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass9,898 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    9,898 miles
    Test number
    838816314767
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail9,898 miles (+499)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,898 miles
    Test number
    229933234403
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryThe tires are underinflated

  3. Pass9,399 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    9,399 miles
    Test number
    586554180020
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail9,399 miles (+321)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,399 miles
    Test number
    678941157055
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass9,078 miles (+217)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    9,078 miles
    Test number
    959098152589
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

  6. Pass8,861 miles (+1,023)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    8,861 miles
    Test number
    800112028925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass7,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    7,838 miles
    Test number
    771345425866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FAW 253

What vehicle is registration FAW 253 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FAW 253 on a black petrol MINI John Cooper Works first used on 5 Sept 2018. 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 FAW 253 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on FAW 253 expired on 5 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on FAW 253?
The MOT on FAW 253 expired on 5 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has FAW 253 done?
FAW 253 was recorded at 9,898 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2025, an average of 510 miles a year.
Has FAW 253 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FAW 253 has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on FAW 253 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 FAW 253 find?
FAW 253 passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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