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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

S3 MSWMOT history

S3 MSW is a red petrol MINI first used on 15 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 88,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2025.

S3 MSW red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2025
Mileage
88,095 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,420 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 MSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S3 MSW was last recorded at 88,095 miles on 2 Jul 2025, 3,751 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,344 miles · 16 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
3,751 miles
Average per year
3,420 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,095 miles
  • 2024 – 84,344 miles
  • 2023 – 80,635 miles
  • 2022 – 72,671 miles
  • 2021 – 71,594 miles
  • 2020 – 70,838 miles
  • 2019 – 70,745 miles
  • 2018 – 70,711 miles
  • 2017 – 69,126 miles
  • 2015 – 66,665 miles
  • 2014 – 63,302 miles
  • 2013 – 59,764 miles
  • 2011 – 57,318 miles
  • 2010 – 53,863 miles
  • 2009 – 50,379 miles
  • 2008 – 46,561 miles
  • 2007 – 31,641 miles
  • 2006 – 21,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail88,095 miles
  • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail88,095 miles (+3,751)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,095 miles
    Test number
    489747316142
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass84,344 miles (+3,709)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,344 miles
    Test number
    907217418492
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S are corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass80,635 miles (+7,964)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    80,635 miles
    Test number
    808966094336
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Objects dangling from mirror and phone holder. (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel cap seal is developing cracks but seals well for now.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at point where mid section joins flexible hose at bend. (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass72,671 miles (+1,077)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,671 miles
    Test number
    987562782121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,594 miles (+756)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    71,594 miles
    Test number
    143240184146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,838 miles (+93)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,838 miles
    Test number
    792651365703
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass70,745 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,745 miles
    Test number
    812882689471
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass70,711 miles (+1,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    70,711 miles
    Test number
    910863003741
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass69,126 miles (+2,461)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,126 miles
    Test number
    336748653504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,665 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    66,665 miles
    Test number
    464235947198
    • AdvisoryO/S/R child seat fitted.
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  11. Fail66,663 miles (+3,361)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,663 miles
    Test number
    125033895154
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R child seat fitted.
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  12. Pass63,302 miles (+3,538)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    63,302 miles
    Test number
    668625624362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,764 miles (+2,446)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,764 miles
    Test number
    438210113416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,318 miles (+3,455)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,318 miles
    Test number
    328647621306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,863 miles (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    53,863 miles
    Test number
    403437180242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,379 miles (+3,818)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,379 miles
    Test number
    233811009306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,561 miles (+4,892)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    46,561 miles
    Test number
    493278408418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,669 miles (+10,028)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    41,669 miles
    Test number
    783942558027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,641 miles (+9,757)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    31,641 miles
    Test number
    212981657085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    21,884 miles
    Test number
    274112456042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 MSW

Does S3 MSW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 MSW expired on 15 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 MSW?
The MOT on S3 MSW expired on 15 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 MSW done?
S3 MSW was recorded at 88,095 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2025, an average of 3,420 miles a year.
Has S3 MSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 MSW has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 MSW 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 MSW find?
S3 MSW failed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front inner suspension component ball joint excessively worn; nearside front position lamp not working, and 2 more.

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