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Grey · Petrol · 2017 · 1,499 cc

L5 FHTMOT history

L5 FHT is a grey petrol MINI Cooper first used on 19 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 88,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
88,015 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 FHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
19 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 FHT was last recorded at 88,015 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 4,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,738 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,277 miles
Average per year
10,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,015 miles
  • 2025 – 83,738 miles
  • 2024 – 77,549 miles
  • 2023 – 67,439 miles
  • 2022 – 55,977 miles
  • 2021 – 43,399 miles
  • 2020 – 27,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,015 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 17 Sept 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,015 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    88,015 miles
    Test number
    312486813246
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail88,015 miles (+4,277)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,015 miles
    Test number
    208418288250
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecuer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass83,738 miles (+6,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    83,738 miles
    Test number
    787311981890
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  4. Pass77,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    77,549 miles
    Test number
    787235587121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail77,549 miles (+10,110)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,549 miles
    Test number
    951358032639
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  6. Pass67,439 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,439 miles
    Test number
    867729668777
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail67,437 miles (+11,460)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,437 miles
    Test number
    971358754580
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass55,977 miles (+12,578)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    55,977 miles
    Test number
    957797504768
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass43,399 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    43,399 miles
    Test number
    962194944787
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Fail43,399 miles (+15,673)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,399 miles
    Test number
    878987225820
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass27,726 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    27,726 miles
    Test number
    890593711746
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about L5 FHT

Does L5 FHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 FHT is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 FHT?
The MOT on L5 FHT is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 FHT done?
L5 FHT was recorded at 88,015 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 10,280 miles a year.
Has L5 FHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 FHT has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 FHT 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 L5 FHT find?
L5 FHT passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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