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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

S20 EWJMOT history

S20 EWJ is a red petrol MINI first used on 14 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 108,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

S20 EWJ red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
108,585 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 EWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 EWJ was last recorded at 108,585 miles on 28 May 2026, 299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,286 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
299 miles
Average per year
4,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,585 miles
  • 2025 – 108,286 miles
  • 2024 – 107,568 miles
  • 2023 – 107,129 miles
  • 2022 – 105,448 miles
  • 2021 – 104,636 miles
  • 2019 – 104,357 miles
  • 2018 – 104,244 miles
  • 2016 – 99,597 miles
  • 2015 – 93,238 miles
  • 2014 – 84,431 miles
  • 2013 – 79,189 miles
  • 2012 – 70,024 miles
  • 2011 – 59,554 miles
  • 2010 – 47,129 miles
  • 2009 – 35,364 miles
  • 2008 – 23,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,585 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,585 miles (+299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    108,585 miles
    Test number
    407107228975
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass108,286 miles (+718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    108,286 miles
    Test number
    620057589112
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass107,568 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    107,568 miles
    Test number
    222141620088
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail107,568 miles (+439)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,568 miles
    Test number
    160674833473
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box correded hole (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass107,129 miles (+1,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    107,129 miles
    Test number
    870217683981
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass105,448 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    105,448 miles
    Test number
    484929500650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail105,448 miles (+812)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,448 miles
    Test number
    462032874826
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass104,636 miles (+279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,636 miles
    Test number
    428311230389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass104,357 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,357 miles
    Test number
    608701876955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,354 miles (+110)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,354 miles
    Test number
    799272147905
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass104,244 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    104,244 miles
    Test number
    686976992600
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  12. Fail104,244 miles (+4,647)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,244 miles
    Test number
    618508550246
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  13. Pass99,597 miles (+6,359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,597 miles
    Test number
    398357075928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryBack box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Fail93,238 miles3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,238 miles
    Test number
    165397675061
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass93,238 miles (+8,807)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,238 miles
    Test number
    966067375067
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Fail84,431 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,431 miles
    Test number
    378437084099
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  17. Pass84,431 miles (+5,242)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,431 miles
    Test number
    628027184091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,189 miles (+9,165)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    79,189 miles
    Test number
    106582053167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  19. Pass70,024 miles (+10,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,024 miles
    Test number
    747721772132
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  20. Pass59,554 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    59,554 miles
    Test number
    177495021109
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box mounting band rusted in two
  21. Fail59,554 miles (+12,425)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,554 miles
    Test number
    135845121189
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box mounting band rusted in two
  22. Pass47,129 miles (+11,765)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,129 miles
    Test number
    412772740077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,364 miles (+11,629)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    35,364 miles
    Test number
    174418539460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    23,735 miles
    Test number
    184415548022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 EWJ

Does S20 EWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 EWJ is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 EWJ?
The MOT on S20 EWJ is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 EWJ done?
S20 EWJ was recorded at 108,585 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 4,641 miles a year.
Has S20 EWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 EWJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S20 EWJ 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 S20 EWJ find?
S20 EWJ passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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