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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

S26 LFCMOT history

S26 LFC is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 114,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

S26 LFC black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
114,060 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 LFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 LFC was last recorded at 114,060 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,060 miles · 3 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,060 miles
  • 2025 – 112,102 miles
  • 2024 – 109,201 miles
  • 2023 – 107,774 miles
  • 2022 – 104,627 miles
  • 2021 – 102,630 miles
  • 2019 – 92,761 miles
  • 2018 – 88,323 miles
  • 2017 – 83,960 miles
  • 2016 – 78,280 miles
  • 2015 – 69,263 miles
  • 2014 – 62,720 miles
  • 2013 – 54,661 miles
  • 2012 – 45,098 miles
  • 2011 – 36,872 miles
  • 2010 – 33,606 miles
  • 2009 – 26,462 miles
  • 2008 – 21,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,060 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentre and rear heat shield insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront and rear heat shield insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,060 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    114,060 miles
    Test number
    391065214366
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFront and rear heat shield insecure

  2. Fail114,060 miles (+1,958)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,060 miles
    Test number
    490815677605
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFront and rear heat shield insecure

  3. Pass112,102 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    112,102 miles
    Test number
    253852363425
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • 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 Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage high pressure pipes (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail112,102 miles (+2,901)1 repaired14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,102 miles
    Test number
    734431432511
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • 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 Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage high pressure pipes (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass109,201 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    109,201 miles
    Test number
    604406677978
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail109,201 miles (+1,427)3 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,201 miles
    Test number
    364913802538
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass107,774 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    107,774 miles
    Test number
    385626122333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail107,770 miles (+3,143)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,770 miles
    Test number
    983006685810
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass104,627 miles (+1,997)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,627 miles
    Test number
    177687724577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,630 miles (+9,869)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,630 miles
    Test number
    679765487735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,761 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,761 miles
    Test number
    453663480898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,756 miles (+4,433)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,756 miles
    Test number
    410385008236
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass88,323 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    88,323 miles
    Test number
    838232340432
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail88,323 miles (+4,363)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,323 miles
    Test number
    613354325923
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass83,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    83,960 miles
    Test number
    830132834721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail83,960 miles (+5,680)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,960 miles
    Test number
    435798268589
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass78,280 miles (+9,017)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,280 miles
    Test number
    524380670793
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass69,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,263 miles
    Test number
    116669865088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,263 miles (+6,543)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,263 miles
    Test number
    529638165070
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass62,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,720 miles
    Test number
    636499364075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,720 miles (+8,059)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,720 miles
    Test number
    896149864050
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass54,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,661 miles
    Test number
    276339453006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,661 miles (+9,563)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,661 miles
    Test number
    128229953043
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass45,098 miles (+8,226)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,098 miles
    Test number
    765460262073
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  25. Pass36,872 miles (+3,266)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,872 miles
    Test number
    597925941067
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass33,606 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,606 miles
    Test number
    334970760018
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear no plate poor condition

  27. Fail33,605 miles (+19)5 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,605 miles
    Test number
    923155550012
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear no plate poor condition

  28. Fail33,586 miles (+7,124)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,586 miles
    Test number
    250836940076
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • 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)

  29. Pass26,462 miles (+4,598)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,462 miles
    Test number
    251860549084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass21,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    21,864 miles
    Test number
    862514848046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 LFC

Does S26 LFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 LFC is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 LFC?
The MOT on S26 LFC is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 LFC done?
S26 LFC was recorded at 114,060 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 5,107 miles a year.
Has S26 LFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 LFC has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S26 LFC 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 S26 LFC find?
S26 LFC passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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