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Green · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

T26 CEXMOT history

T26 CEX is a green petrol MINI first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
96,272 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 CEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 CEX was last recorded at 96,272 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 1,792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,480 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,792 miles
Average per year
4,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,272 miles
  • 2025 – 94,480 miles
  • 2024 – 92,513 miles
  • 2023 – 91,639 miles
  • 2022 – 90,884 miles
  • 2021 – 90,392 miles
  • 2020 – 90,195 miles
  • 2019 – 89,598 miles
  • 2018 – 88,445 miles
  • 2017 – 87,634 miles
  • 2016 – 85,642 miles
  • 2015 – 78,637 miles
  • 2014 – 68,914 miles
  • 2013 – 61,546 miles
  • 2011 – 53,829 miles
  • 2010 – 32,321 miles
  • 2009 – 28,396 miles
  • 2008 – 23,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,272 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mount rubber has split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,272 miles (+1,792)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    96,272 miles
    Test number
    587899826071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mount rubber has split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass94,480 miles (+1,967)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    94,480 miles
    Test number
    494158814080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass92,513 miles (+49)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    92,513 miles
    Test number
    874046646359
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail92,464 miles (+825)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,464 miles
    Test number
    855693886202
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass91,639 miles (+755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    91,639 miles
    Test number
    404640837756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass90,884 miles (+492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    90,884 miles
    Test number
    187519416200
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass90,392 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    90,392 miles
    Test number
    545472311756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,195 miles (+597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    90,195 miles
    Test number
    995517402402
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass89,598 miles (+1,153)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    89,598 miles
    Test number
    572920394498
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass88,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    88,445 miles
    Test number
    779656471161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,445 miles (+811)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,445 miles
    Test number
    604499255859
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

  12. Pass87,634 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    87,634 miles
    Test number
    745766520389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail87,634 miles (+1,992)3 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,634 miles
    Test number
    445242927074
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass85,642 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    85,642 miles
    Test number
    133091424119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail85,641 miles (+7,004)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,641 miles
    Test number
    878587120820
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass78,637 miles (+9,723)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    78,637 miles
    Test number
    988357615011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,914 miles (+7,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,914 miles
    Test number
    337029904083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass61,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    61,546 miles
    Test number
    319646413010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,546 miles (+7,717)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,546 miles
    Test number
    218046413081
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass53,829 miles (+13,540)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,829 miles
    Test number
    836164461395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,289 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,289 miles
    Test number
    165735611407
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront pads wearing low

  22. Pass40,289 miles (+7,968)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,289 miles
    Test number
    275895711043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront pads wearing low

  23. Pass32,321 miles (+3,925)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    32,321 miles
    Test number
    924762920030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,396 miles
    Test number
    444192079026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail28,396 miles (+4,567)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,396 miles
    Test number
    164762579029
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass23,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,829 miles
    Test number
    952289178032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail23,829 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,829 miles
    Test number
    911638578055
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T26 CEX

Does T26 CEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 CEX is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T26 CEX?
The MOT on T26 CEX is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T26 CEX done?
T26 CEX was recorded at 96,272 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 4,011 miles a year.
Has T26 CEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 CEX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T26 CEX 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 T26 CEX find?
T26 CEX passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mount rubber has split; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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