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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

T15 DMEMOT history

T15 DME is a red petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
114,165 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T15 DME
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 expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T15 DME was last recorded at 114,165 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 2,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,618 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,547 miles
Average per year
4,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,165 miles
  • 2025 – 111,618 miles
  • 2024 – 108,436 miles
  • 2023 – 106,587 miles
  • 2022 – 104,130 miles
  • 2021 – 103,030 miles
  • 2020 – 101,693 miles
  • 2019 – 99,565 miles
  • 2018 – 97,403 miles
  • 2017 – 94,492 miles
  • 2016 – 92,044 miles
  • 2015 – 80,715 miles
  • 2014 – 75,328 miles
  • 2013 – 69,060 miles
  • 2012 – 60,267 miles
  • 2011 – 56,396 miles
  • 2010 – 54,202 miles
  • 2009 – 51,345 miles
  • 2008 – 42,606 miles
  • 2007 – 33,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail114,165 miles
  • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail114,165 miles (+2,547)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,165 miles
    Test number
    959334085240
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass111,618 miles (+3,182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    111,618 miles
    Test number
    751181521498
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,436 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    108,436 miles
    Test number
    117924184407
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail108,436 miles (+1,849)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,436 miles
    Test number
    712353840209
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    106,587 miles
    Test number
    327771486832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail106,587 miles (+2,457)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,587 miles
    Test number
    351885316051
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass104,130 miles (+1,100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,130 miles
    Test number
    613088673644
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass103,030 miles (+1,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,030 miles
    Test number
    854938374584
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass101,693 miles (+2,128)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    101,693 miles
    Test number
    496640349603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,565 miles (+2,162)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    99,565 miles
    Test number
    309296894781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,403 miles (+2,911)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    97,403 miles
    Test number
    938231110163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,492 miles (+2,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,492 miles
    Test number
    207436442398
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on outer edge

  13. Pass92,044 miles (+11,329)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,044 miles
    Test number
    656539400053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,715 miles (+5,387)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,715 miles
    Test number
    536633785057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    75,328 miles
    Test number
    247262264456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,328 miles (+6,268)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,328 miles
    Test number
    459561164157
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass69,060 miles (+8,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,060 miles
    Test number
    376576053192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass60,267 miles (+3,871)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    60,267 miles
    Test number
    726054042101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight bind on rear wheels when rotated by hand.
    • NoteSlight play in both lower wishbone rear bushes.
    • NoteSlight wear on front brake disc.

  19. Pass56,396 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,396 miles
    Test number
    937244551149
    • NoteExhaust back box outer casing corroded
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low
    • NoteSlight corrosion on brake pipes

  20. Fail56,396 miles (+2,194)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,396 miles
    Test number
    719941251162
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust back box outer casing corroded
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low
    • NoteSlight corrosion on brake pipes

  21. Pass54,202 miles (+2,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    54,202 miles
    Test number
    290742250142
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass51,345 miles (+8,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    51,345 miles
    Test number
    860707529110
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass42,606 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    42,606 miles
    Test number
    182274198091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,602 miles (+8,703)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,602 miles
    Test number
    104552598074
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass33,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    33,899 miles
    Test number
    390230427183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T15 DME

Does T15 DME currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T15 DME expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T15 DME?
The MOT on T15 DME expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T15 DME done?
T15 DME was recorded at 114,165 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 4,129 miles a year.
Has T15 DME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T15 DME has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T15 DME 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 T15 DME find?
T15 DME failed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 6 major defects and 6 advisories: front service brake excessively fluctuating; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 9 more.

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