MINI
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
L40 ENXMOT history
L40 ENX is a blue petrol MINI first used on 17 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 76,869 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 76,869 mi
- At MOT on 1 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,808 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 ENX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 17 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 ENX was last recorded at 76,869 miles on 1 Mar 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Nov 2020: 71,477 miles, lower than 150,085 miles on 18 May 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 76,861 miles · 22 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 3,808 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 76,869 miles
- 2022 – 72,191 miles
- 2020 – 71,477 miles
- 2019 – 150,085 miles
- 2017 – 122,197 miles
- 2016 – 117,012 miles
- 2015 – 115,228 miles
- 2014 – 108,009 miles
- 2013 – 107,683 miles
- 2012 – 77,903 miles
- 2010 – 54,798 miles
- 2009 – 34,246 miles
- 2008 – 17,197 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,869 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
20 tests since 30 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,869 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 76,869 miles
- Test number
- 588861702324
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail76,861 miles (+66)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,861 miles
- Test number
- 661277298695
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail76,795 miles (+4,604)3 dangerous8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,795 miles
- Test number
- 924527627123
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass72,191 miles (+13)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 72,191 miles
- Test number
- 711247262716
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail72,178 miles (+701)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,178 miles
- Test number
- 907259519397
- DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass71,477 miles (-78,608)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 71,477 miles
- Test number
- 706652666936
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass150,085 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 150,085 miles
- Test number
- 410343645592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,085 miles (+27,888)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,085 miles
- Test number
- 754941340331
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass122,197 miles (+103)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 122,197 miles
- Test number
- 443936493951
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,094 miles (+5,082)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,094 miles
- Test number
- 872491745335
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass117,012 miles (+1,784)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 117,012 miles
- Test number
- 984301570171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,228 miles (+7,219)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 115,228 miles
- Test number
- 215929615220
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass108,009 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 108,009 miles
- Test number
- 355083654106
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteApplied pressure on brake pedal no brake fluid leak
- NoteOffside rear brake hose secured with other means of security but secure
- NoteRear exhaust piece corrorded and rusty also slightly deteriated
FailMileage not read1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 226059744186
- DangerousBrake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteRear exhaust piece corrorded and rusty also slightly deteriated
- NoteSlight mist of oil leak
Pass107,683 miles (+29,780)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2014
- Odometer
- 107,683 miles
- Test number
- 267914743155
- NoteFront to Rear and Offside Rear metal brake pipes are corroded.
- NoteOffside Rear exhasut box heavily corroded.
- NoteOil leak
Pass77,903 miles (+23,105)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 77,903 miles
- Test number
- 127426062071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,798 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 54,798 miles
- Test number
- 120662050301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,798 miles (+20,552)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,798 miles
- Test number
- 351332450332
- Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Pass34,246 miles (+17,049)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 34,246 miles
- Test number
- 331322019413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,197 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 17,197 miles
- Test number
- 403252988191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 ENX
- Does L40 ENX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L40 ENX expired on 28 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L40 ENX?
- The MOT on L40 ENX expired on 28 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L40 ENX done?
- L40 ENX was recorded at 76,869 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2024, an average of 3,808 miles a year.
- Has L40 ENX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 ENX has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on L40 ENX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L40 ENX find?
- L40 ENX passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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