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MINI John Cooper Works

Silver · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

L5 HFTMOT history

L5 HFT is a silver petrol MINI John Cooper Works first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 72,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
72,914 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 HFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
John Cooper Works
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 HFT was last recorded at 72,914 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 10,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,637 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,277 miles
Average per year
7,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,914 miles
  • 2025 – 62,637 miles
  • 2024 – 55,490 miles
  • 2023 – 47,562 miles
  • 2022 – 40,432 miles
  • 2021 – 33,648 miles
  • 2020 – 30,145 miles
  • 2019 – 22,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,914 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 21 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,914 miles (+10,277)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    72,914 miles
    Test number
    376614625884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,637 miles (+7,147)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    62,637 miles
    Test number
    275431727855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    55,490 miles
    Test number
    407556397343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail55,484 miles (+7,922)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,484 miles
    Test number
    198697253619
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass47,562 miles (+7,130)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    47,562 miles
    Test number
    914408140562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,432 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    40,432 miles
    Test number
    801373125224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail40,431 miles (+6,783)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,431 miles
    Test number
    291718161332
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass33,648 miles (+3,503)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    33,648 miles
    Test number
    794568095133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,145 miles (+7,349)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    30,145 miles
    Test number
    591357299259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,796 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    22,796 miles
    Test number
    989643523357
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both scored on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Questions about L5 HFT

Does L5 HFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 HFT is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 HFT?
The MOT on L5 HFT is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 HFT done?
L5 HFT was recorded at 72,914 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 7,076 miles a year.
Has L5 HFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 HFT has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 HFT 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 HFT find?
L5 HFT passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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