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Blue and Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

S3 LHPMOT history

S3 LHP is a blue and black petrol MINI first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 152,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

S3 LHP blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
152,046 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 LHP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 LHP was last recorded at 152,046 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,046 miles · 7 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,046 miles
  • 2025 – 147,146 miles
  • 2024 – 142,390 miles
  • 2023 – 136,871 miles
  • 2022 – 132,022 miles
  • 2021 – 126,961 miles
  • 2020 – 126,501 miles
  • 2018 – 118,306 miles
  • 2017 – 109,046 miles
  • 2016 – 96,256 miles
  • 2015 – 89,732 miles
  • 2014 – 83,122 miles
  • 2013 – 65,375 miles
  • 2012 – 54,903 miles
  • 2011 – 45,742 miles
  • 2010 – 35,407 miles
  • 2009 – 27,856 miles
  • 2008 – 22,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,046 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,046 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    152,046 miles
    Test number
    618586938918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail152,046 miles (+4,900)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,046 miles
    Test number
    894313773276
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Handbrake no reserve travel (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass147,146 miles (+4,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    147,146 miles
    Test number
    342300362962
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass142,390 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    142,390 miles
    Test number
    989323668998
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail142,390 miles (+5,519)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,390 miles
    Test number
    346636197690
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass136,871 miles (+4,849)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    136,871 miles
    Test number
    864385995816
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass132,022 miles (+5,061)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    132,022 miles
    Test number
    978936660266
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass126,961 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    126,961 miles
    Test number
    713424878303
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail126,960 miles (+459)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,960 miles
    Test number
    420601954566
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass126,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,501 miles
    Test number
    484437620002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail126,501 miles (+8,195)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,501 miles
    Test number
    944575734462
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip had broken, replaced (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass118,306 miles (+9,260)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    118,306 miles
    Test number
    113832148661
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash

  13. Pass109,046 miles (+12,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    109,046 miles
    Test number
    435171565362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass96,256 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    96,256 miles
    Test number
    372965513348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,246 miles (+6,514)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,246 miles
    Test number
    180831492875
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass89,732 miles (+6,610)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,732 miles
    Test number
    698077689091
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryItems removed from windscreen before test
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight bind to nearside rear wheel when rotated
    • AdvisorySlight bind to offside rear wheel when rotated
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front lower arm bottom ball joint

  17. Pass83,122 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    83,122 miles
    Test number
    835828984205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,120 miles (+2,806)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,120 miles
    Test number
    347887384200
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

  19. Pass80,314 miles (+14,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    80,314 miles
    Test number
    196755434479
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass65,375 miles (+10,472)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    65,375 miles
    Test number
    136115043442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass54,903 miles (+9,161)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    54,903 miles
    Test number
    889848642072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,742 miles (+10,335)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,742 miles
    Test number
    119297771451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,407 miles (+7,551)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,407 miles
    Test number
    854936980097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,856 miles (+5,219)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,856 miles
    Test number
    592601399017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

  25. Pass22,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,637 miles
    Test number
    112840188407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 LHP

Does S3 LHP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 LHP is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 LHP?
The MOT on S3 LHP is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 LHP done?
S3 LHP was recorded at 152,046 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 7,232 miles a year.
Has S3 LHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 LHP has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 LHP 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 LHP find?
S3 LHP passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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