MINI
Purple · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
GAY 215MOT history
GAY 215 is a purple petrol MINI first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,671 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 85,671 mi
- At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,079 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- GAY 215
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 21 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
GAY 215 was last recorded at 85,671 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 1,191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 84,480 miles · 25 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,191 miles
- Average per year
- 4,079 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,671 miles
- 2025 – 84,480 miles
- 2024 – 83,238 miles
- 2023 – 82,437 miles
- 2022 – 81,963 miles
- 2021 – 81,647 miles
- 2020 – 80,865 miles
- 2019 – 79,124 miles
- 2018 – 67,344 miles
- 2017 – 62,897 miles
- 2016 – 59,158 miles
- 2015 – 51,151 miles
- 2014 – 45,287 miles
- 2013 – 36,435 miles
- 2012 – 31,807 miles
- 2011 – 27,341 miles
- 2010 – 20,766 miles
- 2008 – 12,500 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,671 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
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.
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 8 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,671 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 85,671 miles
- Test number
- 651053626172
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail85,671 miles (+1,191)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,671 miles
- Test number
- 916663385850
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass84,480 miles (+1,242)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 84,480 miles
- Test number
- 110015727635
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass83,238 miles (+801)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 83,238 miles
- Test number
- 478987711671
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass82,437 miles (+474)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 82,437 miles
- Test number
- 257521906810
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear suspension corrosion
Pass81,963 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 81,963 miles
- Test number
- 681818160870
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail81,963 miles (+316)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,963 miles
- Test number
- 938456715424
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass81,647 miles (+782)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 81,647 miles
- Test number
- 919670095758
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass80,865 miles (+1,741)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 80,865 miles
- Test number
- 297543024002
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe slight seepage
Pass79,124 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 79,124 miles
- Test number
- 619136490429
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail79,124 miles (+11,780)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,124 miles
- Test number
- 902922940940
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass67,344 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 67,344 miles
- Test number
- 632333724672
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,344 miles (+4,447)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,344 miles
- Test number
- 708119644532
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass62,897 miles (+3,739)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 62,897 miles
- Test number
- 556209095212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,158 miles (+108)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 59,158 miles
- Test number
- 510620625993
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,050 miles (+7,899)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,050 miles
- Test number
- 584295648212
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass51,151 miles (+5,864)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 51,151 miles
- Test number
- 799660765188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,287 miles (+8,852)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 45,287 miles
- Test number
- 399921264139
- NoteSlight movement in rear most rubber bush on o/s/f suspension arm
Pass36,435 miles (+4,628)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2014
- Odometer
- 36,435 miles
- Test number
- 216668533176
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on edge
Pass31,807 miles (+4,466)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2013
- Odometer
- 31,807 miles
- Test number
- 697310442196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,341 miles (+6,575)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2012
- Odometer
- 27,341 miles
- Test number
- 206517021138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,766 miles (+8,266)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 20,766 miles
- Test number
- 711501720169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,500 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 12,500 miles
- Test number
- 443753918444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about GAY 215
- What vehicle is registration GAY 215 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show GAY 215 on a purple petrol MINI first used on 21 Dec 2005. 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 GAY 215 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GAY 215 is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on GAY 215?
- The MOT on GAY 215 is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has GAY 215 done?
- GAY 215 was recorded at 85,671 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 4,079 miles a year.
- Has GAY 215 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. GAY 215 has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on GAY 215 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 GAY 215 find?
- GAY 215 passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.
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