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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

T13 MCSMOT history

T13 MCS is a blue petrol MINI first used on 30 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 99,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
99,432 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T13 MCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T13 MCS was last recorded at 99,432 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,414 miles · 5 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
3,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,432 miles
  • 2025 – 97,385 miles
  • 2024 – 95,131 miles
  • 2023 – 93,397 miles
  • 2022 – 90,699 miles
  • 2021 – 88,753 miles
  • 2020 – 85,324 miles
  • 2019 – 80,495 miles
  • 2018 – 74,257 miles
  • 2017 – 69,475 miles
  • 2016 – 65,352 miles
  • 2015 – 62,412 miles
  • 2014 – 58,712 miles
  • 2013 – 54,984 miles
  • 2012 – 51,485 miles
  • 2011 – 47,273 miles
  • 2010 – 43,182 miles
  • 2009 – 40,254 miles
  • 2008 – 37,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,432 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,432 miles (+18)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    99,432 miles
    Test number
    320184722223
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail99,414 miles (+2,029)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,414 miles
    Test number
    672907721348
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass97,385 miles (+2,254)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    97,385 miles
    Test number
    537798316559
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass95,131 miles (+1,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    95,131 miles
    Test number
    318881153125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush warn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass93,397 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    93,397 miles
    Test number
    622399252905
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail93,397 miles (+2,698)3 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,397 miles
    Test number
    494547597789
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass90,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    90,699 miles
    Test number
    523334978305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,699 miles (+1,946)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,699 miles
    Test number
    145438315769
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass88,753 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,753 miles
    Test number
    425633003660
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  10. Fail88,753 miles (+3,429)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,753 miles
    Test number
    279348001628
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin EXACTLY ON MINIMUM THICKNESS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  11. Pass85,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,324 miles
    Test number
    902196769762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,324 miles (+4,829)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,324 miles
    Test number
    525593498422
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge and outer wall damage (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass80,495 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,495 miles
    Test number
    399982594433
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail80,489 miles (+271)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,489 miles
    Test number
    277319166712
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail80,218 miles (+5,961)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,218 miles
    Test number
    561127503857
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  16. Pass74,257 miles (+4,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,257 miles
    Test number
    584358559877
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass69,475 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,475 miles
    Test number
    655203143005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail69,475 miles (+4,123)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,475 miles
    Test number
    383778135797
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush both side (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass65,352 miles (+2,940)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,352 miles
    Test number
    676584215532
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended track control arm bush (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended track control arm bush (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust box corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside oil leaks

  20. Pass62,412 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,412 miles
    Test number
    538154205201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear o.s exhaust box outer skin corroded.
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges.

  21. Fail62,412 miles (+3,700)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,412 miles
    Test number
    418614605225
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear o.s exhaust box outer skin corroded.
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges.

  22. Pass58,712 miles (+3,728)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,712 miles
    Test number
    295434604236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,984 miles (+3,499)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,984 miles
    Test number
    779441413240
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wipers spliting slightly

  24. Pass51,485 miles (+4,212)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,485 miles
    Test number
    787569992156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,273 miles (+4,091)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,273 miles
    Test number
    456962701222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,182 miles (+2,928)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    43,182 miles
    Test number
    712407390188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,254 miles (+3,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,254 miles
    Test number
    493724609299
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  28. Pass37,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,181 miles
    Test number
    531060118221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T13 MCS

Does T13 MCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T13 MCS is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T13 MCS?
The MOT on T13 MCS is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T13 MCS done?
T13 MCS was recorded at 99,432 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 3,436 miles a year.
Has T13 MCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T13 MCS has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T13 MCS 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 T13 MCS find?
T13 MCS passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 3 more.

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