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MINI Cooper

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

T7 VMJMOT history

T7 VMJ is a blue petrol MINI Cooper first used on 3 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 120,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
120,220 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 VMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T7 VMJ was last recorded at 120,220 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 968 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,252 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
968 miles
Average per year
4,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,220 miles
  • 2024 – 119,252 miles
  • 2023 – 117,707 miles
  • 2022 – 115,369 miles
  • 2021 – 113,017 miles
  • 2020 – 110,770 miles
  • 2019 – 107,245 miles
  • 2018 – 104,091 miles
  • 2017 – 99,632 miles
  • 2016 – 96,522 miles
  • 2015 – 93,632 miles
  • 2014 – 90,030 miles
  • 2013 – 84,386 miles
  • 2012 – 83,775 miles
  • 2011 – 79,029 miles
  • 2010 – 72,501 miles
  • 2009 – 63,411 miles
  • 2008 – 56,900 miles
  • 2007 – 40,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,220 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both side

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,220 miles (+968)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    120,220 miles
    Test number
    119418519245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,252 miles (+1,545)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    119,252 miles
    Test number
    319686675751
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass117,707 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    117,707 miles
    Test number
    425380454364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WEARING SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear SLIGHT BIND WHEN ROTATED BY HAND
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail117,707 miles (+2,338)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,707 miles
    Test number
    454382552356
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WEARING SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear SLIGHT BIND WHEN ROTATED BY HAND
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,369 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    115,369 miles
    Test number
    979844829589
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail115,369 miles (+2,352)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,369 miles
    Test number
    752685605202
    • DangerousCentral Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety LEAKING ONTO EXHAUST RISK OF FIRE (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass113,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    113,017 miles
    Test number
    897930722003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,017 miles (+2,247)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,017 miles
    Test number
    164055898020
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass110,770 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,770 miles
    Test number
    807947384260
    • MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed Both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp: dipped beam brightness %50
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 205.45.R 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment recommended.

  10. Fail110,770 miles (+3,525)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,770 miles
    Test number
    227073799107
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed Both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 205.45.R 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment recommended.

  11. Pass107,245 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    107,245 miles
    Test number
    187292518043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail107,245 miles (+3,154)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,245 miles
    Test number
    489756188525
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass104,091 miles (+4,459)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    104,091 miles
    Test number
    794380812233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass99,632 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    99,632 miles
    Test number
    268469684261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail99,632 miles (+3,110)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,632 miles
    Test number
    923245148554
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass96,522 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    96,522 miles
    Test number
    817517842429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,521 miles (+2,889)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,521 miles
    Test number
    714802353337
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail93,632 miles1 repaired8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,632 miles
    Test number
    147622195199
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAftermarket exhaust fitted
    • NoteFront brake rate 20% imbalance
    • NoteNumber plates BMW stickers

  19. Pass93,632 miles (+3,602)8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    93,632 miles
    Test number
    726592395121
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAftermarket exhaust fitted
    • NoteFront brake rate 20% imbalance
    • NoteNumber plates BMW stickers

  20. Pass90,030 miles (+5,644)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    90,030 miles
    Test number
    857883514236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,386 miles (+611)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    84,386 miles
    Test number
    257349083474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,775 miles (+4,746)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    83,775 miles
    Test number
    627994692136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,029 miles (+6,528)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    79,029 miles
    Test number
    385333711404
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass72,501 miles (+9,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    72,501 miles
    Test number
    421722610272
    • 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)

  25. Pass63,411 miles (+6,511)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    63,411 miles
    Test number
    453905399179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass56,900 miles (+16,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    56,900 miles
    Test number
    350812318261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass40,497 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    40,497 miles
    Test number
    373105807408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail40,213 miles3 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,213 miles
    Test number
    923507197199
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres low.
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly.
    • NoteO/S side repeater starting to turn white.
    • NoteO/S top hydraulic engine mount leaking
    • NoteUnable to check rear seatbelts - child seats fitted.
    • NoteEngine running rough intermittantly at idle.

Questions about T7 VMJ

Does T7 VMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T7 VMJ is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T7 VMJ?
The MOT on T7 VMJ is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T7 VMJ done?
T7 VMJ was recorded at 120,220 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 4,365 miles a year.
Has T7 VMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 VMJ has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T7 VMJ 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 T7 VMJ find?
T7 VMJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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