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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

S23 PLPMOT history

S23 PLP is a red petrol MINI first used on 13 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 117,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2023.

S23 PLP red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2024
Mileage
117,336 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 PLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 PLP was last recorded at 117,336 miles on 20 Dec 2023, 1,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,744 miles · 19 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1,592 miles
Average per year
5,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 117,336 miles
  • 2022 – 115,744 miles
  • 2021 – 112,386 miles
  • 2020 – 109,771 miles
  • 2019 – 105,782 miles
  • 2018 – 103,657 miles
  • 2017 – 99,904 miles
  • 2016 – 96,579 miles
  • 2015 – 90,111 miles
  • 2014 – 89,461 miles
  • 2013 – 84,725 miles
  • 2012 – 78,793 miles
  • 2011 – 73,189 miles
  • 2010 – 67,054 miles
  • 2009 – 60,237 miles
  • 2008 – 46,884 miles
  • 2006 – 31,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,336 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,336 miles (+1,592)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    117,336 miles
    Test number
    574724924174
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass115,744 miles (+3,358)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,744 miles
    Test number
    605771803768
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass112,386 miles (+2,615)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    112,386 miles
    Test number
    236378585418
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass109,771 miles (+3,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    109,771 miles
    Test number
    367895288253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass105,782 miles (+2,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,782 miles
    Test number
    974276128509
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass103,657 miles (+3,753)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    103,657 miles
    Test number
    641443735788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,904 miles (+3,325)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    99,904 miles
    Test number
    401461211419
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  8. Pass96,579 miles (+6,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    96,579 miles
    Test number
    523414574566
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
  9. Pass90,111 miles (+650)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    90,111 miles
    Test number
    866201415487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,461 miles (+4,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    89,461 miles
    Test number
    947873104252
    • 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)
  11. Pass84,725 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    84,725 miles
    Test number
    448117853106
    • NoteOil leak
  12. Fail84,725 miles (+5,932)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,725 miles
    Test number
    537264153154
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  13. Pass78,793 miles (+5,604)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    78,793 miles
    Test number
    998124692022
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
  14. Pass73,189 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    73,189 miles
    Test number
    515472551005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
  15. Fail73,189 miles (+6,135)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,189 miles
    Test number
    579572551017
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
  16. Pass67,054 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    67,054 miles
    Test number
    182950640018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
  17. Fail67,054 miles (+6,817)2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,054 miles
    Test number
    201330640083
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
  18. Pass60,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    60,237 miles
    Test number
    102957839037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,237 miles (+13,353)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,237 miles
    Test number
    140816239035
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner edge worn
  20. Pass46,884 miles (+15,239)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    46,884 miles
    Test number
    211478838011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    31,645 miles
    Test number
    320528246309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 PLP

Does S23 PLP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S23 PLP expired on 21 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S23 PLP?
The MOT on S23 PLP expired on 21 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S23 PLP done?
S23 PLP was recorded at 117,336 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2023, an average of 5,036 miles a year.
Has S23 PLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 PLP has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2013.
Has the mileage on S23 PLP 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 PLP find?
S23 PLP passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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