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Blue and White · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

L15 TDYMOT history

L15 TDY is a blue and white petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 145,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2022.

L15 TDY blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Apr 2023
Mileage
145,898 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 TDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 TDY was last recorded at 145,898 miles on 21 Apr 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,898 miles · 5 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 145,898 miles
  • 2020 – 142,650 miles
  • 2019 – 135,549 miles
  • 2018 – 131,431 miles
  • 2017 – 129,335 miles
  • 2016 – 126,743 miles
  • 2015 – 118,699 miles
  • 2014 – 103,792 miles
  • 2013 – 87,855 miles
  • 2012 – 71,731 miles
  • 2011 – 57,538 miles
  • 2010 – 52,649 miles
  • 2009 – 46,447 miles
  • 2008 – 31,807 miles
  • 2007 – 22,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,898 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,898 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    145,898 miles
    Test number
    821785528444
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Fail145,898 miles (+3,248)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,898 miles
    Test number
    330584229572
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Pass142,650 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    142,650 miles
    Test number
    758062974198
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail142,650 miles (+7,101)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,650 miles
    Test number
    451724260520
    • MajorNearside 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass135,549 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    135,549 miles
    Test number
    157392642944
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR FLOOR PANS HAVE SOME CORROSION
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail135,549 miles (+4,118)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,549 miles
    Test number
    740961045172
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR FLOOR PANS HAVE SOME CORROSION
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES LOW (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass131,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    131,431 miles
    Test number
    452438649719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail131,431 miles (+2,096)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,431 miles
    Test number
    232946154213
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  9. Pass129,335 miles (+2,592)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    129,335 miles
    Test number
    676565256831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,743 miles (+8,044)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    126,743 miles
    Test number
    892166637943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,699 miles (+133)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    118,699 miles
    Test number
    595626675067
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Fail118,566 miles (+14,774)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,566 miles
    Test number
    945845775066
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass103,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    103,792 miles
    Test number
    455459994062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,792 miles (+15,937)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,792 miles
    Test number
    296177994035
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass87,855 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    87,855 miles
    Test number
    947200283094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,579 miles (+15,848)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,579 miles
    Test number
    975838473004
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass71,731 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    71,731 miles
    Test number
    926254892032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  18. Fail71,731 miles (+14,193)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,731 miles
    Test number
    128124092405
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  19. Pass57,538 miles (+4,889)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    57,538 miles
    Test number
    107368381434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,649 miles (+6,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,649 miles
    Test number
    402838490037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass46,447 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    46,447 miles
    Test number
    472036009115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,202 miles (+14,395)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,202 miles
    Test number
    361205169045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,807 miles (+9,718)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,807 miles
    Test number
    923868658083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    22,089 miles
    Test number
    413225447048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail22,089 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,089 miles
    Test number
    694125647002
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre on 2mm

Questions about L15 TDY

Does L15 TDY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L15 TDY expired on 20 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L15 TDY?
The MOT on L15 TDY expired on 20 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L15 TDY done?
L15 TDY was recorded at 145,898 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2022, an average of 8,155 miles a year.
Has L15 TDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 TDY has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L15 TDY 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 L15 TDY find?
L15 TDY passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2022 with 5 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear front section, and 2 more.

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