MINI
Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
S40 SFFMOT history
S40 SFF is a red petrol MINI first used on 14 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 116,103 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 116,103 mi
- At MOT on 14 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,540 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S40 SFF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 14 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S40 SFF was last recorded at 116,103 miles on 14 Aug 2025, 3,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 113,056 miles · 8 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,047 miles
- Average per year
- 5,540 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 116,103 miles
- 2023 – 113,056 miles
- 2022 – 110,933 miles
- 2021 – 107,668 miles
- 2020 – 104,284 miles
- 2019 – 101,791 miles
- 2018 – 98,316 miles
- 2017 – 94,424 miles
- 2016 – 85,127 miles
- 2015 – 78,832 miles
- 2014 – 70,265 miles
- 2013 – 62,357 miles
- 2012 – 54,368 miles
- 2011 – 45,406 miles
- 2010 – 33,748 miles
- 2009 – 24,689 miles
- 2008 – 18,713 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,103 miles
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both hazed (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 15 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,103 miles (+3,047)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 116,103 miles
- Test number
- 240765583813
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both hazed (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass113,056 miles (+2,123)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 113,056 miles
- Test number
- 470418044794
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened most suspension parts covered with surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass110,933 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2023
- Odometer
- 110,933 miles
- Test number
- 555737322524
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Fail110,933 miles (+3,265)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,933 miles
- Test number
- 329134957953
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Pass107,668 miles (+93)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 107,668 miles
- Test number
- 178758278623
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail107,575 miles (+3,291)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,575 miles
- Test number
- 177109448854
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass104,284 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 104,284 miles
- Test number
- 211275476984
- 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))
Fail104,284 miles (+2,493)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,284 miles
- Test number
- 544625409047
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- 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))
Pass101,791 miles (+3,475)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 101,791 miles
- Test number
- 802435250171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,316 miles (+107)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 98,316 miles
- Test number
- 570526424584
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,209 miles3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,209 miles
- Test number
- 928519921901
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass98,209 miles (+3,785)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 98,209 miles
- Test number
- 410719274254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,424 miles (+9,297)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 94,424 miles
- Test number
- 328097941119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,127 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 85,127 miles
- Test number
- 389023824812
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded from front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Fail85,127 miles (+6,295)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,127 miles
- Test number
- 873593740220
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded from front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Pass78,832 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 78,832 miles
- Test number
- 267367575420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,832 miles (+8,567)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,832 miles
- Test number
- 899886475138
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass70,265 miles (+610)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 70,265 miles
- Test number
- 429494874171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,655 miles (+7,298)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,655 miles
- Test number
- 255404064419
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass62,357 miles (+245)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 62,357 miles
- Test number
- 257188053171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,112 miles (+7,744)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,112 miles
- Test number
- 229509543168
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass54,368 miles (+8,962)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 54,368 miles
- Test number
- 249642152186
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRear silencer corroded
Pass45,406 miles (+11,658)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 45,406 miles
- Test number
- 329481961153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,748 miles (+9,059)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 33,748 miles
- Test number
- 700323310061
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass24,689 miles (+5,976)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 24,689 miles
- Test number
- 641438509004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,713 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 18,713 miles
- Test number
- 970845918069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S40 SFF
- Does S40 SFF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S40 SFF expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S40 SFF?
- The MOT on S40 SFF expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S40 SFF done?
- S40 SFF was recorded at 116,103 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2025, an average of 5,540 miles a year.
- Has S40 SFF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S40 SFF has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on S40 SFF 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 S40 SFF find?
- S40 SFF passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2025 with 7 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both hazed; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both, and 4 more.
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