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Black · Petrol · 2017 · 1,499 cc

FBS 5MOT history

FBS 5 is a black petrol MINI Cooper first used on 28 Oct 2017. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 42,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

FBS 5 black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
42,568 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FBS 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
28 Oct 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

FBS 5 was last recorded at 42,568 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 5,513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,055 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,513 miles
Average per year
5,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 42,568 miles
  • 2024 – 37,055 miles
  • 2023 – 30,420 miles
  • 2022 – 23,016 miles
  • 2021 – 18,722 miles
  • 2020 – 15,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,568 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 23 Oct 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,568 miles (+5,513)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    42,568 miles
    Test number
    972982408225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass37,055 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    37,055 miles
    Test number
    115961491120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail37,052 miles (+6,632)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,052 miles
    Test number
    151298407687
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass30,420 miles (+7,404)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    30,420 miles
    Test number
    564081426420
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass23,016 miles (+4,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    23,016 miles
    Test number
    354941553456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass18,722 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    18,722 miles
    Test number
    946928577047
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system indicates loss of pressure in one or more tyres
  7. Fail18,722 miles (+3,373)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,722 miles
    Test number
    400170365619
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system indicates loss of pressure in one or more tyres
  8. Pass15,349 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    15,349 miles
    Test number
    439710239075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about FBS 5

What vehicle is registration FBS 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FBS 5 on a black petrol MINI Cooper first used on 28 Oct 2017. 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 FBS 5 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FBS 5 is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on FBS 5?
The MOT on FBS 5 is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FBS 5 done?
FBS 5 was recorded at 42,568 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 5,427 miles a year.
Has FBS 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FBS 5 has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on FBS 5 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 FBS 5 find?
FBS 5 passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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