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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

T321 ALDMOT history

T321 ALD is a blue petrol MINI first used on 12 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jun 2023
Mileage
94,854 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T321 ALD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T321 ALD was last recorded at 94,854 miles on 11 Apr 2025, 1,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,133 miles · 10 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
1,721 miles
Average per year
3,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,854 miles
  • 2022 – 93,133 miles
  • 2021 – 90,389 miles
  • 2020 – 89,430 miles
  • 2019 – 88,583 miles
  • 2018 – 87,162 miles
  • 2017 – 85,336 miles
  • 2016 – 83,242 miles
  • 2015 – 73,434 miles
  • 2014 – 69,893 miles
  • 2013 – 62,476 miles
  • 2012 – 53,740 miles
  • 2011 – 48,103 miles
  • 2009 – 35,103 miles
  • 2008 – 31,365 miles
  • 2007 – 28,513 miles
  • 2006 – 23,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail94,854 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail94,854 miles (+1,721)3 dangerous15 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,854 miles
    Test number
    646390014054
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass93,133 miles (+2,744)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    93,133 miles
    Test number
    133766256360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,389 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    90,389 miles
    Test number
    254327896149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,430 miles (+847)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    89,430 miles
    Test number
    909802169451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,583 miles (+1,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,583 miles
    Test number
    992808794411
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing

  6. Pass87,162 miles (+1,826)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,162 miles
    Test number
    257815560049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,336 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    85,336 miles
    Test number
    563867804771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail85,336 miles (+2,094)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,336 miles
    Test number
    914356214120
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass83,242 miles (+9,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    83,242 miles
    Test number
    971535604143
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes covered in grease

  10. Pass73,434 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    73,434 miles
    Test number
    113022959604
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail73,434 miles (+3,541)5 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,434 miles
    Test number
    899151851292
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass69,893 miles (+7,417)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,893 miles
    Test number
    469359534118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,476 miles (+8,736)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    62,476 miles
    Test number
    276280543177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,740 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,740 miles
    Test number
    315473832163
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteTyres worn

  15. Fail53,740 miles (+5,637)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,740 miles
    Test number
    519013232176
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteTyres worn

  16. Pass48,103 miles (+13,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,103 miles
    Test number
    545500831113
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass35,103 miles (+1,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,103 miles
    Test number
    574399609286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass33,905 miles (+2,540)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,905 miles
    Test number
    132097009438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,365 miles (+2,852)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,365 miles
    Test number
    832580538095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,513 miles (+5,325)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    28,513 miles
    Test number
    832743587133
    • NoteBoth front brake pads worn borderline pass
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteWear to both front discs

  21. Pass23,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    23,188 miles
    Test number
    713798786192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T321 ALD

Does T321 ALD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T321 ALD expired on 9 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T321 ALD?
The MOT on T321 ALD expired on 9 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T321 ALD done?
T321 ALD was recorded at 94,854 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2025, an average of 3,820 miles a year.
Has T321 ALD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T321 ALD has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T321 ALD 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 T321 ALD find?
T321 ALD failed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2025 with 3 dangerous defects and 15 major defects: offside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; stop lamp(s) all not working, and 15 more.

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