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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

S18 DFSMOT history

S18 DFS is a black petrol MINI first used on 2 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2025.

S18 DFS black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 May 2026
Mileage
121,276 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 DFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 May 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 DFS was last recorded at 121,276 miles on 22 Apr 2025, 14,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,636 miles · 7 May 2024
Between the last two tests
14,640 miles
Average per year
4,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,276 miles
  • 2024 – 106,636 miles
  • 2023 – 103,763 miles
  • 2022 – 102,555 miles
  • 2021 – 101,905 miles
  • 2020 – 101,399 miles
  • 2019 – 99,569 miles
  • 2018 – 95,090 miles
  • 2017 – 93,031 miles
  • 2015 – 90,490 miles
  • 2014 – 87,643 miles
  • 2013 – 83,954 miles
  • 2012 – 79,640 miles
  • 2011 – 68,880 miles
  • 2010 – 59,531 miles
  • 2009 – 53,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,276 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,276 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    121,276 miles
    Test number
    506374844074
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail121,271 miles (+14,635)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,271 miles
    Test number
    813036915141
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass106,636 miles (+2,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    106,636 miles
    Test number
    308873309537
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass103,763 miles (+1,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    103,763 miles
    Test number
    183621424856
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass102,555 miles (+650)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,555 miles
    Test number
    792332809339
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass101,905 miles (+506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,905 miles
    Test number
    305452888207
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass101,399 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    101,399 miles
    Test number
    372345507846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail101,399 miles (+1,830)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,399 miles
    Test number
    376027036275
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass99,569 miles (+4,479)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,569 miles
    Test number
    400825700066
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  10. Pass95,090 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    95,090 miles
    Test number
    695142983818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail95,081 miles (+2,050)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,081 miles
    Test number
    356300935017
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass93,031 miles (+2,541)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,031 miles
    Test number
    361926398364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,490 miles (+2,847)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    90,490 miles
    Test number
    840987871745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    87,643 miles
    Test number
    186904144379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,643 miles (+3,689)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,643 miles
    Test number
    889283944384
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass83,954 miles (+1)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    83,954 miles
    Test number
    938767543334
    • Note** STRONG ADVISE ** nearside and offside rear tyre treads very low / on legal limits change asap
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes slight movement
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

  17. Fail83,953 miles (+4,313)3 failures10 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,953 miles
    Test number
    517161043307
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Note** STRONG ADVISE ** NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LIMITS - WORN ON OUTER SHOULDER
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs slight judder in roller brake tester
    • NoteNearside and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes slight movement
    • NoteNearside front disc slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside front discs heavily corroede / pitted
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread low on shoulders

  18. Pass79,640 miles (+10,760)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    79,640 miles
    Test number
    569139322349
    • NoteFront brake pads and discs worn

  19. Pass68,880 miles (+9,349)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    68,880 miles
    Test number
    218427831332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    59,531 miles
    Test number
    573812920313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,531 miles (+5,709)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,531 miles
    Test number
    994992120313
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass53,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    53,822 miles
    Test number
    261542979209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,822 miles (+13,444)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,822 miles
    Test number
    640772379272
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  24. Pass40,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,378 miles
    Test number
    794871529082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 DFS

Does S18 DFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S18 DFS expired on 6 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S18 DFS?
The MOT on S18 DFS expired on 6 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S18 DFS done?
S18 DFS was recorded at 121,276 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2025, an average of 4,979 miles a year.
Has S18 DFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 DFS has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S18 DFS 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 S18 DFS find?
S18 DFS passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; coolant leak, and 1 more.

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