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Green · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

S5 CWFMOT history

S5 CWF is a green petrol MINI first used on 15 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 153,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

S5 CWF green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2027
Mileage
153,986 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 CWF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 CWF was last recorded at 153,986 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 13,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,501 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
13,485 miles
Average per year
7,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,986 miles
  • 2025 – 140,501 miles
  • 2024 – 127,208 miles
  • 2023 – 116,341 miles
  • 2022 – 110,588 miles
  • 2021 – 105,687 miles
  • 2020 – 96,184 miles
  • 2019 – 85,834 miles
  • 2018 – 67,597 miles
  • 2016 – 44,774 miles
  • 2014 – 32,219 miles
  • 2013 – 29,263 miles
  • 2012 – 25,559 miles
  • 2011 – 22,303 miles
  • 2010 – 18,230 miles
  • 2009 – 12,471 miles
  • 2008 – 9,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,986 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,986 miles (+13,485)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    153,986 miles
    Test number
    985533578900
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass140,501 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    140,501 miles
    Test number
    759837486609
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail140,501 miles (+13,293)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,501 miles
    Test number
    899383915694
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass127,208 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    127,208 miles
    Test number
    998812124291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail127,208 miles (+10,867)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,208 miles
    Test number
    675928737363
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,341 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,341 miles
    Test number
    977585770575
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail116,341 miles (+5,753)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,341 miles
    Test number
    689264746264
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass110,588 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,588 miles
    Test number
    613697032740
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail110,588 miles (+4,901)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,588 miles
    Test number
    237475776839
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass105,687 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,687 miles
    Test number
    747676733222
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Fail105,687 miles (+9,503)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,687 miles
    Test number
    392664900894
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass96,184 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,184 miles
    Test number
    821077209927
    • 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))

  13. Fail96,184 miles (+10,350)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,184 miles
    Test number
    656042603831
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  14. Pass85,834 miles (+18,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,834 miles
    Test number
    523318210641
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass67,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,597 miles
    Test number
    611115654527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,597 miles (+22,823)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,597 miles
    Test number
    222418159831
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass44,774 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    44,774 miles
    Test number
    460675708351
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail44,774 miles (+4,782)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,774 miles
    Test number
    732737544327
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass39,992 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    39,992 miles
    Test number
    447429297837
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail39,986 miles (+7,767)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,986 miles
    Test number
    571286156809
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Outer Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass32,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,219 miles
    Test number
    337249234368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,217 miles (+2,954)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,217 miles
    Test number
    537999134330
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass29,263 miles (+3,704)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    29,263 miles
    Test number
    776548633380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,559 miles (+3,256)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    25,559 miles
    Test number
    866488332358
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteWindscreen wiper blades split ends

  25. Pass22,303 miles (+4,073)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    22,303 miles
    Test number
    299515831397
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  26. Pass18,230 miles (+3,693)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    18,230 miles
    Test number
    601853130320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,537 miles (+2,066)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    14,537 miles
    Test number
    283672520023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass12,471 miles (+2,676)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    12,471 miles
    Test number
    990225709171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass9,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    9,795 miles
    Test number
    624660008152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 CWF

Does S5 CWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 CWF is valid until 13 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 CWF?
The MOT on S5 CWF is valid until 13 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 CWF done?
S5 CWF was recorded at 153,986 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 7,774 miles a year.
Has S5 CWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 CWF has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S5 CWF 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 S5 CWF find?
S5 CWF passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective.

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