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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

M5 RHTMOT history

M5 RHT is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 41,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

M5 RHT black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
41,187 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 RHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 RHT was last recorded at 41,187 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 3,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jun 2013: 14,760 miles, lower than 44,070 miles on 30 Jun 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
37,993 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,194 miles
Average per year
1,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,187 miles
  • 2025 – 37,993 miles
  • 2024 – 30,507 miles
  • 2023 – 23,118 miles
  • 2022 – 22,652 miles
  • 2021 – 21,806 miles
  • 2020 – 21,801 miles
  • 2019 – 20,713 miles
  • 2018 – 19,620 miles
  • 2017 – 19,021 miles
  • 2016 – 18,589 miles
  • 2015 – 17,628 miles
  • 2014 – 16,822 miles
  • 2013 – 14,760 miles
  • 2012 – 44,070 miles
  • 2011 – 12,466 miles
  • 2010 – 11,186 miles
  • 2009 – 10,606 miles
  • 2008 – 9,976 miles
  • 2006 – 7,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,187 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    41,187 miles
    Test number
    919161484425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail41,187 miles (+3,194)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,187 miles
    Test number
    822909407775
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. Pass37,993 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    37,993 miles
    Test number
    420210127018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail37,993 miles (+7,486)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,993 miles
    Test number
    416420417375
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass30,507 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    30,507 miles
    Test number
    578721001018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail30,507 miles (+7,389)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,507 miles
    Test number
    556589590369
    • DangerousNearside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light missing
  7. Pass23,118 miles (+466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    23,118 miles
    Test number
    591687656883
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass22,652 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    22,652 miles
    Test number
    472181882300
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail22,647 miles (+841)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,647 miles
    Test number
    823553121925
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass21,806 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    21,806 miles
    Test number
    185421008032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass21,801 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    21,801 miles
    Test number
    657444515199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Fail21,801 miles (+1,088)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,801 miles
    Test number
    794671670263
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass20,713 miles (+1,093)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    20,713 miles
    Test number
    634026017593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  14. Pass19,620 miles (+599)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    19,620 miles
    Test number
    148512020816
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  15. Pass19,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    19,021 miles
    Test number
    899327068925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail19,021 miles (+432)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,021 miles
    Test number
    624382149108
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
  17. Pass18,589 miles (+961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    18,589 miles
    Test number
    658024887682
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass17,628 miles (+806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    17,628 miles
    Test number
    157900975140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  19. Pass16,822 miles (+2,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    16,822 miles
    Test number
    825786084130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass14,760 miles (-29,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    14,760 miles
    Test number
    116941473185
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  21. Pass44,070 miles (+31,604)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,070 miles
    Test number
    526242882146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,466 miles (+1,280)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    12,466 miles
    Test number
    369238351145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,186 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    11,186 miles
    Test number
    634937750260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail10,606 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,606 miles
    Test number
    454609359249
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  25. Pass10,606 miles (+630)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    10,606 miles
    Test number
    892399459240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass9,976 miles (+2,953)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    9,976 miles
    Test number
    142229658212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass7,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    7,023 miles
    Test number
    663136996250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail7,023 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,023 miles
    Test number
    961266196246
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about M5 RHT

Does M5 RHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 RHT is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 RHT?
The MOT on M5 RHT is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 RHT done?
M5 RHT was recorded at 41,187 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 1,772 miles a year.
Has M5 RHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 RHT has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on M5 RHT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M5 RHT find?
M5 RHT passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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