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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

S3 XFHMOT history

S3 XFH is a black petrol MINI first used on 19 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 106,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

S3 XFH black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
106,673 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 XFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 XFH was last recorded at 106,673 miles on 5 May 2026, 412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,261 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
412 miles
Average per year
6,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,673 miles
  • 2025 – 106,261 miles
  • 2024 – 106,173 miles
  • 2023 – 102,510 miles
  • 2022 – 99,063 miles
  • 2021 – 95,386 miles
  • 2020 – 88,155 miles
  • 2019 – 81,951 miles
  • 2018 – 71,909 miles
  • 2017 – 57,569 miles
  • 2016 – 45,588 miles
  • 2015 – 34,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,673 miles
  • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,673 miles (+412)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    106,673 miles
    Test number
    410179182704
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass106,261 miles (+88)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    106,261 miles
    Test number
    977736113727
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass106,173 miles (+3,663)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    106,173 miles
    Test number
    446259240318
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass102,510 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    102,510 miles
    Test number
    226430402324
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Join. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail102,510 miles (+3,447)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,510 miles
    Test number
    208535084537
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Join. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,063 miles (+3,677)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    99,063 miles
    Test number
    110674577017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,386 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,386 miles
    Test number
    881322325899
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail95,385 miles (+7,230)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,385 miles
    Test number
    449079308141
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass88,155 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,155 miles
    Test number
    532648708193
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Heatshield slightly insecure.

  10. Fail88,155 miles (+6,204)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,155 miles
    Test number
    138861520525
    • MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Heatshield slightly insecure.

  11. Pass81,951 miles (+10,042)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,951 miles
    Test number
    240456756407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass71,909 miles (+4,075)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    71,909 miles
    Test number
    575169240788
    • AdvisoryAdvise front brake check in 1-6 months
    • AdvisoryAdvise front wipers starting to smear
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear brake heck in 1-6 months

  13. Pass67,834 miles (+10,265)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,834 miles
    Test number
    193260833360
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryClutch slipping

  14. Pass57,569 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,569 miles
    Test number
    574976949613
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail57,569 miles (+11,981)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,569 miles
    Test number
    919463604415
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass45,588 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,588 miles
    Test number
    861348360290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.17mm and feathering on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.66mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt not fully checked
    • AdvisoryNearside front and rear tyre treads cracking but not showing cords or ply
    • AdvisoryTrim covers fitted to outer sills and under body obscuring some components

  17. Fail45,588 miles (+10,841)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,588 miles
    Test number
    262220235242
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect PRS nearside (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault PRS (4.1.D.4)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid PRS (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.17mm and feathering on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.66mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt not fully checked
    • AdvisoryNearside front and rear tyre treads cracking but not showing cords or ply
    • AdvisoryTrim covers fitted to outer sills and under body obscuring some components

  18. Pass34,747 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,747 miles
    Test number
    579671975079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S3 XFH

Does S3 XFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 XFH is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 XFH?
The MOT on S3 XFH is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 XFH done?
S3 XFH was recorded at 106,673 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 6,452 miles a year.
Has S3 XFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 XFH has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on S3 XFH 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 XFH find?
S3 XFH passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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