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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

L18 AFRMOT history

L18 AFR is a black petrol MINI first used on 21 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 110,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2022.

L18 AFR black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2022
Mileage
110,184 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 AFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

L18 AFR was last recorded at 110,184 miles on 16 Jul 2022, 16,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,100 miles · 2 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
16,084 miles
Average per year
6,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 110,184 miles
  • 2021 – 94,100 miles
  • 2020 – 84,950 miles
  • 2019 – 83,429 miles
  • 2018 – 69,325 miles
  • 2017 – 67,751 miles
  • 2016 – 65,704 miles
  • 2015 – 59,419 miles
  • 2014 – 51,051 miles
  • 2013 – 44,764 miles
  • 2012 – 39,781 miles
  • 2009 – 28,147 miles
  • 2008 – 23,857 miles
  • 2007 – 18,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail110,184 miles
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front suspension arm bushes heavily deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail110,184 miles (+16,084)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,184 miles
    Test number
    305003495142
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  2. Pass94,100 miles (+9,150)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    94,100 miles
    Test number
    628466641405
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip thin zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,950 miles (+1,521)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    84,950 miles
    Test number
    822970764838
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,429 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,429 miles
    Test number
    390485856271
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail83,429 miles (+14,104)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,429 miles
    Test number
    795354402283
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass69,325 miles (+1,574)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,325 miles
    Test number
    489224665237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,751 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    67,751 miles
    Test number
    786766192950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail67,747 miles (+2,043)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,747 miles
    Test number
    462707578387
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass65,704 miles (+6,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,704 miles
    Test number
    757002693009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass59,419 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,419 miles
    Test number
    135433998647
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm bushes heavily deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail59,390 miles (+8,339)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,390 miles
    Test number
    277132092647
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm bushes heavily deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail51,051 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,051 miles
    Test number
    128818894209
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass51,051 miles (+6,287)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    51,051 miles
    Test number
    907068694229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,764 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,764 miles
    Test number
    787312303369
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass44,764 miles (+4,983)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    44,764 miles
    Test number
    798082203366
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass39,781 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    39,781 miles
    Test number
    937500402321
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front outer tyre worn
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer edge worn 175 65 15

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    159762101367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    222972900399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    284732800354
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  20. Pass28,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,147 miles
    Test number
    340846899423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,147 miles (+4,290)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,147 miles
    Test number
    571686599259
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad light on dash board
    • NoteBrake pad warning light wire snappped n/s/f

  22. Pass23,857 miles (+5,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    23,857 miles
    Test number
    420862908470
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass18,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    18,453 miles
    Test number
    253738197203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail18,453 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,453 miles
    Test number
    542288097261
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about L18 AFR

Does L18 AFR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 AFR expired on 6 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 AFR?
The MOT on L18 AFR expired on 6 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 AFR done?
L18 AFR was recorded at 110,184 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2022, an average of 6,230 miles a year.
Has L18 AFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 AFR has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L18 AFR 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 L18 AFR find?
L18 AFR failed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2022 with 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 1; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush; nearside front wheel bearing rough when rotated, and 10 more.

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