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Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

S3 FTXMOT history

S3 FTX is a blue diesel MINI first used on 13 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 177,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
177,950 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 FTX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
13 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 FTX was last recorded at 177,950 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 4,204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,746 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,204 miles
Average per year
10,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,950 miles
  • 2024 – 173,746 miles
  • 2023 – 165,297 miles
  • 2022 – 154,912 miles
  • 2021 – 139,570 miles
  • 2020 – 131,571 miles
  • 2019 – 119,999 miles
  • 2018 – 105,934 miles
  • 2017 – 93,340 miles
  • 2016 – 74,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,950 miles
  • MinorNearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning dull (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,950 miles (+4,204)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    177,950 miles
    Test number
    620728670312
    • MinorNearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning dull (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass173,746 miles (+8,449)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    173,746 miles
    Test number
    395425567417
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass165,297 miles (+10,385)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    165,297 miles
    Test number
    263052398840
    • MinorOffside Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass154,912 miles (+3,951)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    154,912 miles
    Test number
    120041233310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass150,961 miles (+11,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    150,961 miles
    Test number
    892292783202
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass139,570 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    139,570 miles
    Test number
    772552252591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail139,525 miles (+7,954)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,525 miles
    Test number
    440219741688
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass131,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    131,571 miles
    Test number
    305276260207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail131,571 miles (+11,572)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,571 miles
    Test number
    492264935800
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  10. Pass119,999 miles (+14,065)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    119,999 miles
    Test number
    738270347092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,934 miles (+12,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,934 miles
    Test number
    992922164226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass93,340 miles (+18,992)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,340 miles
    Test number
    135278912789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,348 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,348 miles
    Test number
    652485544412
    • 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)
  14. Fail74,348 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,348 miles
    Test number
    491059341846
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

Questions about S3 FTX

Does S3 FTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 FTX is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 FTX?
The MOT on S3 FTX is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 FTX done?
S3 FTX was recorded at 177,950 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 10,765 miles a year.
Has S3 FTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 FTX has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on S3 FTX 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 S3 FTX find?
S3 FTX passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front all position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning dull; nearside rear upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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