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MINI Cooper D

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

T21 ESCMOT history

T21 ESC is a black diesel MINI Cooper D first used on 2 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 151,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
151,358 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 ESC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper D
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
2 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 ESC was last recorded at 151,358 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 10,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,043 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,315 miles
Average per year
12,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,358 miles
  • 2025 – 141,043 miles
  • 2024 – 127,543 miles
  • 2023 – 107,124 miles
  • 2022 – 91,214 miles
  • 2021 – 81,313 miles
  • 2020 – 78,857 miles
  • 2019 – 67,684 miles
  • 2018 – 45,702 miles
  • 2017 – 31,275 miles
  • 2016 – 26,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,358 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that feeds clutch slave cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres misshapen on inner edge
  • AdvisoryTPMS light on but not indicating a fault within the TPMS system
  • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded rear axel/subframe corroded front subframe corroded
  • AdvisoryVehicle chassis has general corrosion

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,358 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    151,358 miles
    Test number
    593293882092
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that feeds clutch slave cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres misshapen on inner edge
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on but not indicating a fault within the TPMS system
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded rear axel/subframe corroded front subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle chassis has general corrosion

  2. Fail151,358 miles (+10,315)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,358 miles
    Test number
    431555039238
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that feeds clutch slave cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres misshapen on inner edge
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on but not indicating a fault within the TPMS system
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded rear axel/subframe corroded front subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle chassis has general corrosion

  3. Pass141,043 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    141,043 miles
    Test number
    301523283551
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail141,043 miles (+13,500)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,043 miles
    Test number
    517143543470
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass127,543 miles (+658)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,543 miles
    Test number
    757401798710
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail126,885 miles (+19,761)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,885 miles
    Test number
    832953103811
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass107,124 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    107,124 miles
    Test number
    290664155815
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation but not excessively

  8. Fail107,123 miles (+15,909)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,123 miles
    Test number
    214824916757
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation but not excessively
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass91,214 miles (+9,901)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    91,214 miles
    Test number
    386728460350
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark possibly because brake pads worn (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad is worn more than outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass81,313 miles (+2,456)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    81,313 miles
    Test number
    355580124739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,857 miles
    Test number
    174927420239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,857 miles (+11,173)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,857 miles
    Test number
    539356418561
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass67,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,684 miles
    Test number
    890364079330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,684 miles (+21,982)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,684 miles
    Test number
    638236110646
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  15. Pass45,702 miles (+14,427)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    45,702 miles
    Test number
    182954154979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,275 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    31,275 miles
    Test number
    984558026500
    • AdvisoryEngine running clean, no emissions detected
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted

  17. Fail31,275 miles (+5,255)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,275 miles
    Test number
    413808820745
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine running clean, no emissions detected
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted

  18. Pass26,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    26,020 miles
    Test number
    240644334358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail26,020 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,020 miles
    Test number
    864116366757
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about T21 ESC

Does T21 ESC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 ESC is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 ESC?
The MOT on T21 ESC is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 ESC done?
T21 ESC was recorded at 151,358 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 12,450 miles a year.
Has T21 ESC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 ESC has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T21 ESC 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 T21 ESC find?
T21 ESC passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that feeds clutch slave cylinder corroded; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush has slight movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush has slight movement, and 5 more.

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