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Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

S740 CAXMOT history

S740 CAX is a blue petrol MINI Cooper first used on 14 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 70,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

S740 CAX blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
70,848 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S740 CAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S740 CAX was last recorded at 70,848 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 5,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,764 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,084 miles
Average per year
3,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,848 miles
  • 2025 – 65,764 miles
  • 2024 – 60,194 miles
  • 2023 – 54,746 miles
  • 2022 – 48,624 miles
  • 2021 – 42,561 miles
  • 2020 – 36,577 miles
  • 2019 – 29,597 miles
  • 2018 – 28,668 miles
  • 2017 – 27,526 miles
  • 2016 – 25,588 miles
  • 2015 – 22,305 miles
  • 2014 – 21,488 miles
  • 2013 – 19,986 miles
  • 2012 – 17,605 miles
  • 2010 – 15,564 miles
  • 2009 – 13,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,848 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,848 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    70,848 miles
    Test number
    632991379245
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail70,845 miles (+5,081)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,845 miles
    Test number
    132900235618
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass65,764 miles (+5,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    65,764 miles
    Test number
    121923499538
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass60,194 miles (+5,448)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    60,194 miles
    Test number
    566150603518
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass54,746 miles (+6,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    54,746 miles
    Test number
    810817307418
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass48,624 miles (+6,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    48,624 miles
    Test number
    827622814051
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass42,561 miles (+5,984)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    42,561 miles
    Test number
    172296471386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass36,577 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    36,577 miles
    Test number
    918867989393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  9. Fail36,577 miles (+6,980)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,577 miles
    Test number
    974031794484
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  10. Pass29,597 miles (+929)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    29,597 miles
    Test number
    549843073306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  11. Pass28,668 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    28,668 miles
    Test number
    232407939128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail28,668 miles (+1,142)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,668 miles
    Test number
    341547620194
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass27,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    27,526 miles
    Test number
    742117463728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail27,526 miles (+1,938)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,526 miles
    Test number
    979863520380
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass25,588 miles (+3,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    25,588 miles
    Test number
    853913116650
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at flexy and retainer clip on floor (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass22,305 miles (+817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,305 miles
    Test number
    706711375063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass21,488 miles (+1,502)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    21,488 miles
    Test number
    946248584008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,986 miles (+2,381)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    19,986 miles
    Test number
    938087973053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges.advise monitoring
    • NoteNsf top strut mounting spliting

  19. Pass17,605 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    17,605 miles
    Test number
    829117712028
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth wiper rubbers showing slight deterioration.
    • NoteRear silencer box outer skin showing deterioration.

  20. Fail17,605 miles (+2,041)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,605 miles
    Test number
    338727012021
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth wiper rubbers showing slight deterioration.
    • NoteRear silencer box outer skin showing deterioration.

  21. Pass15,564 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    15,564 miles
    Test number
    304458820338
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs inner faces slight deterioration.

  22. Fail15,564 miles (+1,854)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,564 miles
    Test number
    692798020360
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs inner faces slight deterioration.

  23. Pass13,710 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    13,710 miles
    Test number
    460569989266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Fail13,710 miles2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,710 miles
    Test number
    950879789284
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about S740 CAX

Does S740 CAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S740 CAX is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S740 CAX?
The MOT on S740 CAX is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S740 CAX done?
S740 CAX was recorded at 70,848 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 3,375 miles a year.
Has S740 CAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S740 CAX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S740 CAX 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 S740 CAX find?
S740 CAX passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm.

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