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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

S8 TXXMOT history

S8 TXX is a red petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 130,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

S8 TXX red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
130,507 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 TXX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 TXX was last recorded at 130,507 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 4,876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Sept 2013: 84,655 miles, lower than 84,657 miles on 5 Sept 2013.
  • 15 Oct 2020: 117,488 miles, lower than 118,902 miles on 24 Sept 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
125,631 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,876 miles
Average per year
6,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,507 miles
  • 2025 – 125,631 miles
  • 2023 – 122,801 miles
  • 2021 – 120,752 miles
  • 2020 – 117,488 miles
  • 2016 – 118,902 miles
  • 2015 – 105,542 miles
  • 2014 – 95,100 miles
  • 2013 – 84,655 miles
  • 2012 – 73,366 miles
  • 2011 – 62,997 miles
  • 2010 – 53,723 miles
  • 2009 – 35,594 miles
  • 2008 – 22,835 miles
  • 2007 – 15,081 miles
  • 2006 – 11,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,507 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,507 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    130,507 miles
    Test number
    803567597345
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail130,507 miles (+4,876)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,507 miles
    Test number
    793289725592
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,631 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    125,631 miles
    Test number
    776051603234
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail125,631 miles (+2,830)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,631 miles
    Test number
    716585251734
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass122,801 miles (+2,049)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    122,801 miles
    Test number
    996721405151
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass120,752 miles (+3,264)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,752 miles
    Test number
    258701650590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,488 miles (-1,414)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,488 miles
    Test number
    813581139852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,902 miles (+13,360)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    118,902 miles
    Test number
    602991167302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,542 miles (+10,442)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    105,542 miles
    Test number
    989915429392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,100 miles (+10,445)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    95,100 miles
    Test number
    475915554258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,655 miles (-2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    84,655 miles
    Test number
    968935353225
    • NoteBack box deteriorating
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  12. Fail84,657 miles (+11,291)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,657 miles
    Test number
    919248743210
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBack box deteiorating

  13. Pass73,366 miles (+10,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    73,366 miles
    Test number
    719272662275
    • 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)

  14. Pass62,997 miles (+9,274)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    62,997 miles
    Test number
    489204641224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have slight irregular wear on inner edges

  15. Pass53,723 miles (+18,129)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,723 miles
    Test number
    341578620200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,594 miles (+12,759)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,594 miles
    Test number
    853785449263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,835 miles (+7,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,835 miles
    Test number
    702845438287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass15,081 miles (+3,953)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    15,081 miles
    Test number
    841282837289
    • NoteSlight side wall damage on both front tyres

  19. Pass11,128 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    11,128 miles
    Test number
    663177946261
    • NoteSlight split wiper blade
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Questions about S8 TXX

Does S8 TXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 TXX is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 TXX?
The MOT on S8 TXX is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 TXX done?
S8 TXX was recorded at 130,507 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 6,109 miles a year.
Has S8 TXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 TXX has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 TXX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 12 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S8 TXX find?
S8 TXX passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; fuel cap seal perished; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 4 more.

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