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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

S23 FYDMOT history

S23 FYD is a blue petrol MINI first used on 12 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 123,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

S23 FYD blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
123,107 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 FYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 FYD was last recorded at 123,107 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 1,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,228 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,879 miles
Average per year
5,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,107 miles
  • 2025 – 121,228 miles
  • 2024 – 119,730 miles
  • 2022 – 116,398 miles
  • 2021 – 112,514 miles
  • 2020 – 107,904 miles
  • 2019 – 103,773 miles
  • 2018 – 101,584 miles
  • 2017 – 90,957 miles
  • 2016 – 90,628 miles
  • 2015 – 82,843 miles
  • 2014 – 79,580 miles
  • 2013 – 73,220 miles
  • 2012 – 68,175 miles
  • 2011 – 58,775 miles
  • 2010 – 47,424 miles
  • 2009 – 39,192 miles
  • 2008 – 34,565 miles
  • 2007 – 29,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,107 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,107 miles (+1,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    123,107 miles
    Test number
    751942021537
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,228 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    121,228 miles
    Test number
    827833161984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail121,228 miles (+1,498)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,228 miles
    Test number
    455202771850
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,730 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    119,730 miles
    Test number
    797370273528
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail119,730 miles (+3,332)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,730 miles
    Test number
    574594138648
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Registration plate bulb flashing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,398 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,398 miles
    Test number
    228451664408
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail116,397 miles (+3,883)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,397 miles
    Test number
    806300949386
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,514 miles (+11)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,514 miles
    Test number
    167657020433
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail112,503 miles (+4,599)2 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,503 miles
    Test number
    216592183319
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass107,904 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,904 miles
    Test number
    595494185792
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail107,904 miles (+4,131)5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,904 miles
    Test number
    834100309929
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass103,773 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,773 miles
    Test number
    174554515090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Fail103,773 miles (+2,189)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,773 miles
    Test number
    622728252383
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass101,584 miles (+10,627)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    101,584 miles
    Test number
    558194263733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  15. Pass90,957 miles (+329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,957 miles
    Test number
    720181820207
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass90,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    90,628 miles
    Test number
    727084774985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail90,628 miles (+7,785)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,628 miles
    Test number
    915963256664
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear [P] bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear [P] bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass82,843 miles (+310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    82,843 miles
    Test number
    616701571536
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view

  19. Fail82,533 miles (+2,953)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,533 miles
    Test number
    132023681260
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake not returning to stops on caliper mechanism
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Pass79,580 miles (+6,360)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    79,580 miles
    Test number
    838931414331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,220 miles (+5,045)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    73,220 miles
    Test number
    428638293238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,175 miles (+9,400)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    68,175 miles
    Test number
    307875122348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,775 miles (+11,351)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    58,775 miles
    Test number
    655654471252
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  24. Pass47,424 miles (+8,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    47,424 miles
    Test number
    972225670224
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass39,192 miles (+4,627)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,192 miles
    Test number
    820086169226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,565 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,565 miles
    Test number
    344162518343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inside edge. front wheel alignment needs checking!

  27. Fail34,565 miles (+5,501)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,565 miles
    Test number
    424612118401
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inside edge. front wheel alignment needs checking!

  28. Pass29,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    29,064 miles
    Test number
    552370647254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 FYD

Does S23 FYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 FYD is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 FYD?
The MOT on S23 FYD is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 FYD done?
S23 FYD was recorded at 123,107 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 5,054 miles a year.
Has S23 FYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 FYD has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S23 FYD 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 S23 FYD find?
S23 FYD passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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