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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

T24 ELEMOT history

T24 ELE is a silver petrol MINI first used on 16 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 180,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2024
Mileage
180,117 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T24 ELE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T24 ELE was last recorded at 180,117 miles on 21 Jan 2025, 2,847 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,270 miles · 18 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2,847 miles
Average per year
6,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,117 miles
  • 2023 – 177,270 miles
  • 2022 – 174,058 miles
  • 2021 – 172,647 miles
  • 2020 – 158,335 miles
  • 2019 – 145,540 miles
  • 2018 – 140,349 miles
  • 2017 – 134,995 miles
  • 2015 – 133,582 miles
  • 2014 – 130,724 miles
  • 2013 – 128,873 miles
  • 2012 – 119,301 miles
  • 2011 – 107,521 miles
  • 2010 – 94,145 miles
  • 2009 – 81,738 miles
  • 2008 – 74,581 miles
  • 2007 – 66,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail180,117 miles
  • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFuel Cap Seal Perished
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive poss filter housing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail180,117 miles (+2,847)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,117 miles
    Test number
    580668997192
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Cap Seal Perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass177,270 miles (+102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    177,270 miles
    Test number
    902659886454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive poss filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail177,168 miles (+3,110)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,168 miles
    Test number
    183397530531
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% OS is low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive poss filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel suggest investigation

  4. Pass174,058 miles (+1,411)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    174,058 miles
    Test number
    262594085210
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass172,647 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    172,647 miles
    Test number
    655402230685
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail172,647 miles (+14,312)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,647 miles
    Test number
    779870837756
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass158,335 miles (+12,795)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    158,335 miles
    Test number
    884738338361
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Sub-frame to lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Park brake not working at full efficiency
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass145,540 miles (+5,191)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    145,540 miles
    Test number
    370257835057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface rust

  9. Pass140,349 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    140,349 miles
    Test number
    902657271805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint to pump (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencers rubber mounts worn still supporting system

  10. Fail140,339 miles (+5,344)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,339 miles
    Test number
    115324941394
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (cover missing also) (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint to pump (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencers rubber mounts worn still supporting system

  11. Pass134,995 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    134,995 miles
    Test number
    571388917379
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail134,995 miles (+1,413)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,995 miles
    Test number
    350475639910
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass133,582 miles (+2,858)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    133,582 miles
    Test number
    946258705293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass130,724 miles (+1,851)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    130,724 miles
    Test number
    135416594172
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  15. Pass128,873 miles (+9,572)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    128,873 miles
    Test number
    887246603208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass119,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    119,301 miles
    Test number
    297256492123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail119,301 miles (+11,780)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,301 miles
    Test number
    205725292400
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn out (outer)
    • NoteRear exhaust box detriorated

  18. Pass107,521 miles (+13,376)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    107,521 miles
    Test number
    819659391168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteO/s/r/tyer worn to 3mm
    • NoteOil level very low slow leaks from engine

  19. Pass94,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    94,145 miles
    Test number
    594082880170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail94,145 miles (+12,407)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,145 miles
    Test number
    640952680149
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass81,738 miles (+7,157)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    81,738 miles
    Test number
    784452569130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass74,581 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    74,581 miles
    Test number
    152710158145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail74,581 miles (+7,711)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,581 miles
    Test number
    640310458164
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass66,870 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    66,870 miles
    Test number
    380935267140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    66,858 miles
    Test number
    560121227130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T24 ELE

Does T24 ELE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T24 ELE expired on 17 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T24 ELE?
The MOT on T24 ELE expired on 17 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T24 ELE done?
T24 ELE was recorded at 180,117 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2025, an average of 6,389 miles a year.
Has T24 ELE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T24 ELE has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T24 ELE 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 T24 ELE find?
T24 ELE failed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2025 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside front front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle; nearside front front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle, and 9 more.

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