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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

T20 ESMMOT history

T20 ESM is a green petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 143,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
143,048 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T20 ESM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T20 ESM was last recorded at 143,048 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,046 miles · 21 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,048 miles
  • 2025 – 139,550 miles
  • 2024 – 135,409 miles
  • 2023 – 131,596 miles
  • 2021 – 127,940 miles
  • 2020 – 125,841 miles
  • 2019 – 122,062 miles
  • 2018 – 115,204 miles
  • 2017 – 111,035 miles
  • 2016 – 100,739 miles
  • 2015 – 93,306 miles
  • 2013 – 80,725 miles
  • 2012 – 76,328 miles
  • 2011 – 74,314 miles
  • 2010 – 65,324 miles
  • 2009 – 54,950 miles
  • 2008 – 46,081 miles
  • 2007 – 35,869 miles
  • 2006 – 27,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,048 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,048 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    143,048 miles
    Test number
    402480922997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail143,046 miles (+3,496)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,046 miles
    Test number
    699793663758
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,550 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    139,550 miles
    Test number
    806551875258
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail139,547 miles (+4,138)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,547 miles
    Test number
    573713899288
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass135,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    135,409 miles
    Test number
    704196252532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail135,406 miles (+3,810)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,406 miles
    Test number
    160624781157
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass131,596 miles (+3,656)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    131,596 miles
    Test number
    763142457555
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExpansion tank cap missing
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slight perishing

  8. Pass127,940 miles (+2,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    127,940 miles
    Test number
    977827892711
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass125,841 miles (+3,779)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,841 miles
    Test number
    329357088995
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake efficiency poor

  10. Pass122,062 miles (+6,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,062 miles
    Test number
    799504038827
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass115,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,204 miles
    Test number
    180397111807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,204 miles (+4,169)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,204 miles
    Test number
    566244693403
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

  13. Pass111,035 miles (+10,296)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    111,035 miles
    Test number
    877169616320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,739 miles (+7,433)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    100,739 miles
    Test number
    644051839099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,306 miles (+12,581)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    93,306 miles
    Test number
    366512455197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnable to carry out full inspection of front to rear brake pipes due to thick coating of greese

  16. Pass80,725 miles (+4,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    80,725 miles
    Test number
    987183443302
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass76,328 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    76,328 miles
    Test number
    859042642398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    75,705 miles
    Test number
    565254412279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,705 miles (+1,391)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,705 miles
    Test number
    908133512204
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass74,314 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    74,314 miles
    Test number
    606493841322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,306 miles (+8,982)4 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,306 miles
    Test number
    299577551046
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight bind nsf brake
    • NoteSlight play nsf seat
    • NoteWipers worn torn

  22. Pass65,324 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    65,324 miles
    Test number
    361279840031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,322 miles (+10,372)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,322 miles
    Test number
    302488540055
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass54,950 miles (+172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,950 miles
    Test number
    384035739026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail54,778 miles (+8,697)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,778 miles
    Test number
    821328029032
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass46,081 miles (+260)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    46,081 miles
    Test number
    811828658047
    • NoteRear number plate showing deterioration.

  27. Fail45,821 miles (+9,952)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,821 miles
    Test number
    494010158031
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear number plate showing deterioration.

  28. Pass35,869 miles (+8,463)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,869 miles
    Test number
    913041957023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass27,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    27,406 miles
    Test number
    370345546029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T20 ESM

Does T20 ESM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T20 ESM is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T20 ESM?
The MOT on T20 ESM is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T20 ESM done?
T20 ESM was recorded at 143,048 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 5,730 miles a year.
Has T20 ESM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T20 ESM has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T20 ESM 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 T20 ESM find?
T20 ESM passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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