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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

S21 TMAMOT history

S21 TMA is a red petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 74,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

S21 TMA red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
74,617 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 TMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 TMA was last recorded at 74,617 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 1,707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,910 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,707 miles
Average per year
2,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,617 miles
  • 2025 – 72,910 miles
  • 2024 – 71,241 miles
  • 2023 – 69,815 miles
  • 2022 – 68,225 miles
  • 2021 – 66,203 miles
  • 2020 – 64,457 miles
  • 2019 – 62,855 miles
  • 2018 – 60,744 miles
  • 2017 – 58,783 miles
  • 2016 – 56,874 miles
  • 2015 – 53,475 miles
  • 2014 – 48,819 miles
  • 2013 – 39,727 miles
  • 2012 – 34,971 miles
  • 2011 – 32,309 miles
  • 2010 – 28,323 miles
  • 2009 – 23,783 miles
  • 2008 – 21,308 miles
  • 2007 – 18,824 miles
  • 2006 – 14,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,617 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,617 miles (+1,707)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    74,617 miles
    Test number
    374377810095
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass72,910 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    72,910 miles
    Test number
    439685382529
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail72,908 miles (+1,667)2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,908 miles
    Test number
    348957591919
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass71,241 miles (+1,426)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    71,241 miles
    Test number
    909602853936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass69,815 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    69,815 miles
    Test number
    553555793315
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail69,815 miles (+1,590)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,815 miles
    Test number
    160264979480
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass68,225 miles (+389)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,225 miles
    Test number
    803298532545
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail67,836 miles (+1,633)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,836 miles
    Test number
    810147205590
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass66,203 miles (+1,746)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,203 miles
    Test number
    871093791999
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass64,457 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,457 miles
    Test number
    466241103252
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail64,457 miles (+1,602)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,457 miles
    Test number
    376926635605
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass62,855 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,855 miles
    Test number
    888153070749
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail62,855 miles (+2,111)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,855 miles
    Test number
    250985261163
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass60,744 miles (+1,961)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,744 miles
    Test number
    465182723996
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wiper split
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f tie rod
  15. Pass58,783 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,783 miles
    Test number
    481425555603
    • AdvisoryBrake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront both wipers split
  16. Fail58,783 miles (+1,909)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,783 miles
    Test number
    590825886944
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront both wipers split
  17. Pass56,874 miles (+3,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    56,874 miles
    Test number
    314524388152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass53,475 miles (+4,656)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,475 miles
    Test number
    741420767499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,819 miles
    Test number
    777606394230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,819 miles (+9,092)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,819 miles
    Test number
    286906994243
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  21. Pass39,727 miles (+4,756)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,727 miles
    Test number
    988182393245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,971 miles (+2,662)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,971 miles
    Test number
    306041492476
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  23. Pass32,309 miles (+3,986)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    32,309 miles
    Test number
    396068181471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail28,323 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,323 miles
    Test number
    100268090237
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  25. Pass28,323 miles (+1,841)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,323 miles
    Test number
    954068190235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,482 miles (+2,699)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    26,482 miles
    Test number
    901202660039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,783 miles (+2,475)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,783 miles
    Test number
    744948049009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,308 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    21,308 miles
    Test number
    181311158036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass18,824 miles (+4,730)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    18,824 miles
    Test number
    901577767014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass14,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    14,094 miles
    Test number
    561286956015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 TMA

Does S21 TMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 TMA is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 TMA?
The MOT on S21 TMA is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 TMA done?
S21 TMA was recorded at 74,617 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 2,931 miles a year.
Has S21 TMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 TMA has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S21 TMA 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 S21 TMA find?
S21 TMA passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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