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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

S5 HTXMOT history

S5 HTX is a grey petrol MINI first used on 14 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 125,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

S5 HTX grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
125,348 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 HTX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 HTX was last recorded at 125,348 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,344 miles · 23 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,348 miles
  • 2024 – 120,115 miles
  • 2023 – 117,477 miles
  • 2022 – 111,720 miles
  • 2021 – 103,326 miles
  • 2020 – 94,209 miles
  • 2019 – 88,789 miles
  • 2018 – 80,063 miles
  • 2017 – 69,625 miles
  • 2016 – 66,072 miles
  • 2015 – 63,948 miles
  • 2013 – 61,008 miles
  • 2012 – 57,182 miles
  • 2011 – 53,729 miles
  • 2010 – 51,766 miles
  • 2009 – 48,482 miles
  • 2008 – 44,395 miles
  • 2007 – 35,057 miles
  • 2006 – 27,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,348 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,348 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    125,348 miles
    Test number
    816735526245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail125,344 miles (+5,229)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,344 miles
    Test number
    285935737614
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached TOP MOUNTING NUTS LOOSE (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached TOP MOUNTING NUTS LOOSE (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass120,115 miles (+2,638)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    120,115 miles
    Test number
    114799436530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass117,477 miles (+5,757)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    117,477 miles
    Test number
    233541707457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,720 miles (+8,394)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    111,720 miles
    Test number
    136382505391
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass103,326 miles (+9,117)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,326 miles
    Test number
    572357362048
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass94,209 miles (+5,420)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,209 miles
    Test number
    594466671970
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,789 miles (+8,726)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,789 miles
    Test number
    418186086550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,063 miles (+10,438)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    80,063 miles
    Test number
    647630398015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,625 miles
    Test number
    663217770933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,625 miles (+1,436)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,625 miles
    Test number
    515723010859
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass68,189 miles (+2,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    68,189 miles
    Test number
    947344196647
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both sides front & rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySome age cracking in nearside front & rear tyres

  13. Pass66,072 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,072 miles
    Test number
    519044190085
    • AdvisorySome age cracking in nearside rear & both side front tyres
    • AdvisorySome deteration in off side rear silencer

  14. Fail66,072 miles (+2,124)1 failure3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,072 miles
    Test number
    106591339999
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisorySome age cracking in nearside rear & both side front tyres
    • AdvisorySome deteration in off side rear silencer

  15. Pass63,948 miles (+2,940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,948 miles
    Test number
    429442675058
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass61,008 miles (+3,826)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    61,008 miles
    Test number
    997649563268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass57,182 miles (+3,453)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,182 miles
    Test number
    979717442208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,729 miles (+1,963)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,729 miles
    Test number
    108843941206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass51,766 miles (+3,284)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    51,766 miles
    Test number
    250796890156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,482 miles
    Test number
    192698589195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,482 miles (+4,087)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,482 miles
    Test number
    702608289163
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

  22. Pass44,395 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    44,395 miles
    Test number
    354236598148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,328 miles (+9,271)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,328 miles
    Test number
    450702398149
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass35,057 miles (+7,711)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,057 miles
    Test number
    413603097100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,346 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,346 miles
    Test number
    283696486169
    • NoteRear number plate digits fading

Questions about S5 HTX

Does S5 HTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 HTX is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 HTX?
The MOT on S5 HTX is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 HTX done?
S5 HTX was recorded at 125,348 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 4,969 miles a year.
Has S5 HTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 HTX has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 HTX 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 HTX find?
S5 HTX passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; oil leak, but not excessive.

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