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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

T4 TFSMOT history

T4 TFS is a red petrol MINI first used on 8 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 137,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
137,896 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 TFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 TFS was last recorded at 137,896 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 2,877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,019 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,877 miles
Average per year
5,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,896 miles
  • 2025 – 135,019 miles
  • 2024 – 133,465 miles
  • 2023 – 131,408 miles
  • 2022 – 129,707 miles
  • 2021 – 128,311 miles
  • 2020 – 127,545 miles
  • 2019 – 124,437 miles
  • 2015 – 118,654 miles
  • 2014 – 111,638 miles
  • 2013 – 103,930 miles
  • 2012 – 92,514 miles
  • 2011 – 83,595 miles
  • 2010 – 72,765 miles
  • 2009 – 62,171 miles
  • 2008 – 49,791 miles
  • 2007 – 37,915 miles
  • 2005 – 25,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,896 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,896 miles (+2,877)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    137,896 miles
    Test number
    164657342251
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass135,019 miles (+1,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    135,019 miles
    Test number
    164301416594
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass133,465 miles (+2,057)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    133,465 miles
    Test number
    174527983583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,408 miles (+1,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    131,408 miles
    Test number
    109590893037
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lights lens faded

  5. Pass129,707 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    129,707 miles
    Test number
    584912983487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (j))

  6. Fail129,707 miles (+1,396)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,707 miles
    Test number
    673623925542
    • MajorOffside 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 Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (j))

  7. Pass128,311 miles (+766)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    128,311 miles
    Test number
    149133286966
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass127,545 miles (+3,108)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    127,545 miles
    Test number
    914457192013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,437 miles
    Test number
    147910372149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail124,437 miles (+5,783)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,437 miles
    Test number
    546212120834
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp slightly demaged

  11. Pass118,654 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    118,654 miles
    Test number
    370380318582
    • AdvisoryOffside main beam headlamp has no beam pattern
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  12. Fail118,653 miles (+7,015)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,653 miles
    Test number
    126305674899
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside main beam headlamp has no beam pattern
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  13. Pass111,638 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    111,638 miles
    Test number
    317380924481
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  14. Fail111,638 miles (+7,708)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,638 miles
    Test number
    458166614250
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCoolant leak

  15. Pass103,930 miles (+110)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    103,930 miles
    Test number
    156858003275
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake disc worn

  16. Fail103,820 miles (+11,306)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,820 miles
    Test number
    139293803286
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake disc worn

  17. Pass92,514 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    92,514 miles
    Test number
    519495862155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail92,514 miles (+8,919)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,514 miles
    Test number
    997393462129
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail83,595 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,595 miles
    Test number
    237204751142
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass83,595 miles (+10,830)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    83,595 miles
    Test number
    825434651145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass72,765 miles (+10,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    72,765 miles
    Test number
    833248020189
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass62,171 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    62,171 miles
    Test number
    680992329127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail62,167 miles (+12,376)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,167 miles
    Test number
    633850529173
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass49,791 miles (+11,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,791 miles
    Test number
    241760408194
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass37,915 miles (+12,674)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    37,915 miles
    Test number
    783716907075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    25,241 miles
    Test number
    643111745318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 TFS

Does T4 TFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 TFS is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 TFS?
The MOT on T4 TFS is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 TFS done?
T4 TFS was recorded at 137,896 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 5,433 miles a year.
Has T4 TFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 TFS has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T4 TFS 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 T4 TFS find?
T4 TFS passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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