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Purple · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

S23 HOFMOT history

S23 HOF is a purple petrol MINI first used on 14 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 115,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

S23 HOF purple MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
115,252 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 HOF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 HOF was last recorded at 115,252 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 8,693 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Sept 2023: 99,727 miles, lower than 99,728 miles on 29 Aug 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,559 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,693 miles
Average per year
4,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,252 miles
  • 2025 – 106,559 miles
  • 2024 – 103,085 miles
  • 2023 – 99,727 miles
  • 2022 – 98,520 miles
  • 2021 – 97,024 miles
  • 2019 – 96,344 miles
  • 2018 – 94,193 miles
  • 2017 – 91,556 miles
  • 2016 – 88,326 miles
  • 2015 – 83,834 miles
  • 2013 – 80,754 miles
  • 2012 – 73,959 miles
  • 2011 – 66,630 miles
  • 2010 – 60,417 miles
  • 2009 – 51,708 miles
  • 2008 – 43,026 miles
  • 2007 – 33,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,252 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange leaking slightly.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake pad warning lit.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion present.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear compliance bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,252 miles (+8,693)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    115,252 miles
    Test number
    537753290113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,559 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    106,559 miles
    Test number
    650343493597
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Fail106,559 miles (+3,474)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,559 miles
    Test number
    476345202485
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass103,085 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    103,085 miles
    Test number
    221189074369
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange leaking slightly. (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Fail103,067 miles (+3,340)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,067 miles
    Test number
    981790124092
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear compliance bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange leaking slightly. (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass99,727 miles (-1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    99,727 miles
    Test number
    754096381519
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail99,728 miles (+1,208)1 dangerous6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,728 miles
    Test number
    310182660506
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested leak (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass98,520 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,520 miles
    Test number
    444970646264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some corrosion under wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone compliance bush separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone compliance bush separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail98,520 miles (+1,496)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,520 miles
    Test number
    336672876325
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall perished and split to expose cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall perished and split to expose cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some corrosion under wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone compliance bush separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone compliance bush separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass97,024 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,024 miles
    Test number
    438237805712
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated separated around small clipped end. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under arch - corroded - unable to assess when failure will occur. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear compliance bush heavily worn - borderline excess movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - unable to assess when failure will occur. (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail97,024 miles (+680)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,024 miles
    Test number
    683155222264
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim not tested Both sides (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted ty Halogen lamp - no beam pattern (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted to halogen lamp - no beam pattern. (4.1.4 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated separated around small clipped end. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under arch - corroded - unable to assess when failure will occur. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear compliance bush heavily worn - borderline excess movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - unable to assess when failure will occur. (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass96,344 miles (+2,151)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,344 miles
    Test number
    967596338419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under arch. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Compliance bush on the limit of wear/movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several areas of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass94,193 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    94,193 miles
    Test number
    684450524442
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lit.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion present. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear compliance bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear compliance bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion present. (1.1.11 (c))
  14. Fail94,193 miles (+2,637)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,193 miles
    Test number
    259895729486
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel-arch. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lit.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion present. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear compliance bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear compliance bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion present. (1.1.11 (c))
  15. Pass91,556 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,556 miles
    Test number
    504198705601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  16. Fail91,556 miles (+3,230)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,556 miles
    Test number
    318333692356
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  17. Pass88,326 miles (+4,492)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,326 miles
    Test number
    924079055117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,834 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    83,834 miles
    Test number
    905645436350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,547 miles (+2,793)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    83,547 miles
    Test number
    216417815089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Pass80,754 miles (+6,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    80,754 miles
    Test number
    129542353343
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
  21. Pass73,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    73,959 miles
    Test number
    897176752343
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Fail73,959 miles (+7,329)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,959 miles
    Test number
    775395952370
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass66,630 miles (+6,213)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    66,630 miles
    Test number
    459810741456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,417 miles (+8,709)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    60,417 miles
    Test number
    482245650426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,708 miles (+8,682)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    51,708 miles
    Test number
    341349149389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,026 miles (+9,204)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    43,026 miles
    Test number
    253097458395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    33,822 miles
    Test number
    792875457398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 HOF

Does S23 HOF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 HOF is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 HOF?
The MOT on S23 HOF is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 HOF done?
S23 HOF was recorded at 115,252 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 4,358 miles a year.
Has S23 HOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 HOF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S23 HOF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Sept 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S23 HOF find?
S23 HOF passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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