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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

T444 MELMOT history

T444 MEL is a blue petrol MINI first used on 30 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 112,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2023
Mileage
112,251 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T444 MEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T444 MEL was last recorded at 112,251 miles on 5 Jan 2022, 4,848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,403 miles · 3 Jun 2020
Between the last two tests
4,848 miles
Average per year
5,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 112,251 miles
  • 2020 – 107,403 miles
  • 2019 – 100,971 miles
  • 2017 – 100,603 miles
  • 2016 – 95,774 miles
  • 2015 – 95,211 miles
  • 2014 – 91,914 miles
  • 2013 – 86,143 miles
  • 2012 – 82,347 miles
  • 2011 – 73,579 miles
  • 2010 – 66,323 miles
  • 2009 – 59,907 miles
  • 2008 – 50,369 miles
  • 2007 – 46,143 miles
  • 2006 – 30,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,251 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear no plate light not working
  • AdvisoryRear brake discs, brake pipes have surface corrosion
  • AdvisoryWashers weak

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Slight exhaust blow at front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,251 miles (+4,848)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,251 miles
    Test number
    669899296345
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear no plate light not working
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs, brake pipes have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryWashers weak

  2. Pass107,403 miles (+6,432)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    107,403 miles
    Test number
    396479084729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,971 miles (+368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,971 miles
    Test number
    857793890428
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass100,603 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,603 miles
    Test number
    215378121903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow at front

  5. Fail100,570 miles (+4,796)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,570 miles
    Test number
    569486135416
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow at front

  6. Pass95,774 miles (+563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    95,774 miles
    Test number
    867786943905
    • AdvisoryRear brake flexi pipe ferrules corroded

  7. Pass95,211 miles (+3,297)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    95,211 miles
    Test number
    844635431631
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing a little low
    • AdvisoryRear pads wearing a little low
    • AdvisoryN/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded - advise renewal
    • AdvisoryO/s number plate light dim

  8. Pass91,914 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    91,914 miles
    Test number
    158336414292
    • NoteBoth front sidelamps have a blue tinge to the white light
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low on outer edges of treads
    • NoteBoth offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear and on limits
    • NoteOffside front brake pipe corroded

  9. Fail91,914 miles (+5,771)7 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,914 miles
    Test number
    317066514447
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • NoteBoth front sidelamps have a blue tinge to the white light
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low on outer edges of treads
    • NoteBoth offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear and on limits
    • NoteOffside front brake pipe corroded

  10. Pass86,143 miles (+3,796)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    86,143 miles
    Test number
    499305383150
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front to rear at rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge

  11. Pass82,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    82,347 miles
    Test number
    359683642181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,347 miles (+8,768)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,347 miles
    Test number
    848613742104
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass73,579 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    73,579 miles
    Test number
    895734721129
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  14. Fail73,579 miles (+7,256)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,579 miles
    Test number
    795583221172
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass66,323 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,323 miles
    Test number
    112837030100
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail66,323 miles (+6,416)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,323 miles
    Test number
    444787330156
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass59,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    59,907 miles
    Test number
    260458229154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,907 miles (+9,538)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,907 miles
    Test number
    923198729176
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass50,369 miles (+421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    50,369 miles
    Test number
    243530738452
    • 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)

  20. Pass49,948 miles (+3,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    49,948 miles
    Test number
    362025088091
    • 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)

  21. Pass46,143 miles (+16,072)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    46,143 miles
    Test number
    970380617085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    30,071 miles
    Test number
    753222716023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T444 MEL

Does T444 MEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T444 MEL expired on 4 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T444 MEL?
The MOT on T444 MEL expired on 4 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T444 MEL done?
T444 MEL was recorded at 112,251 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2022, an average of 5,142 miles a year.
Has T444 MEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T444 MEL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on T444 MEL 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 T444 MEL find?
T444 MEL passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: offside rear no plate light not working; rear brake discs, brake pipes have surface corrosion; washers weak.

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