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McLaren MP4-12C

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 3,798 cc

PAU 41MOT history

PAU 41 is a red petrol McLaren MP4-12C first used on 23 Apr 2012. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2025 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 70,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

PAU 41 red Mclaren 650S – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2025
Mileage
70,565 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PAU 41
Registration format
Dateless
Make
McLaren
Model
MP4-12C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

PAU 41 was last recorded at 70,565 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,511 miles · 15 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
4,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,565 miles
  • 2024 – 70,511 miles
  • 2022 – 69,625 miles
  • 2021 – 65,931 miles
  • 2020 – 61,997 miles
  • 2019 – 55,436 miles
  • 2018 – 47,071 miles
  • 2017 – 37,594 miles
  • 2016 – 27,190 miles
  • 2015 – 19,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail70,565 miles
  • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault parking brake (1.7 (b))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 20 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail70,565 miles (+54)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,565 miles
    Test number
    771581278273
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault parking brake (1.7 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass70,511 miles (+886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    70,511 miles
    Test number
    322215761139
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 305/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted (Undercarriage)

  3. Pass69,625 miles (+3,694)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,625 miles
    Test number
    269263201982
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass65,931 miles (+3,934)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,931 miles
    Test number
    187241298192
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass61,997 miles (+6,561)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,997 miles
    Test number
    483543847606
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass55,436 miles (+8,365)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,436 miles
    Test number
    432761280193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryChip in ns of front screen

  7. Pass47,071 miles (+9,477)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    47,071 miles
    Test number
    572287982624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,594 miles (+10,404)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    37,594 miles
    Test number
    523195030297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,190 miles (+7,793)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    27,190 miles
    Test number
    571427352275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    19,397 miles
    Test number
    277760345434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PAU 41

What vehicle is registration PAU 41 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PAU 41 on a red petrol McLaren MP4-12C first used on 23 Apr 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PAU 41 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on PAU 41 expired on 14 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on PAU 41?
The MOT on PAU 41 expired on 14 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has PAU 41 done?
PAU 41 was recorded at 70,565 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 4,565 miles a year.
Has PAU 41 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PAU 41 has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on PAU 41 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 PAU 41 find?
PAU 41 failed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 major defects and 1 advisory: electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault parking brake; supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn.

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