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Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

V21 DFNMOT history

V21 DFN is a grey petrol MINI first used on 10 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

V21 DFN grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
80,201 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 DFN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 DFN was last recorded at 80,201 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 1,344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,857 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,344 miles
Average per year
3,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,201 miles
  • 2024 – 78,857 miles
  • 2023 – 77,630 miles
  • 2022 – 76,101 miles
  • 2021 – 74,836 miles
  • 2019 – 72,589 miles
  • 2018 – 69,884 miles
  • 2017 – 68,316 miles
  • 2016 – 66,995 miles
  • 2015 – 64,740 miles
  • 2014 – 60,377 miles
  • 2013 – 51,678 miles
  • 2012 – 47,876 miles
  • 2011 – 44,601 miles
  • 2010 – 38,125 miles
  • 2009 – 34,366 miles
  • 2008 – 27,702 miles
  • 2007 – 21,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,201 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Fuel tank straps corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,201 miles (+1,344)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    80,201 miles
    Test number
    396969453253
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass78,857 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    78,857 miles
    Test number
    589809202621
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps

  3. Fail78,856 miles (+1,226)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,856 miles
    Test number
    896631407806
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps

  4. Pass77,630 miles (+1,529)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,630 miles
    Test number
    143875960847
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass76,101 miles (+1,265)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    76,101 miles
    Test number
    111409141620
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  6. Pass74,836 miles (+2,247)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    74,836 miles
    Test number
    161253029751
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront nsf brake has very slight lag on osf
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  7. Pass72,589 miles (+2,700)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,589 miles
    Test number
    211161188968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,889 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    69,889 miles
    Test number
    386962914503
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  9. Fail69,884 miles (+1,568)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,884 miles
    Test number
    955023287166
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  10. Pass68,316 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,316 miles
    Test number
    413186813162
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet catch sticky
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail68,316 miles (+1,321)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,316 miles
    Test number
    268097216399
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet catch sticky
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass66,995 miles (+2,255)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,995 miles
    Test number
    656489939559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,740 miles (+4,363)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    64,740 miles
    Test number
    550168448610
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pads worning light on
    • AdvisoryFront discs slightly lipped
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear discs slightly lipped

  14. Pass60,377 miles (+8,699)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,377 miles
    Test number
    229913604376
    • NoteAll four tyres worn close to legal limit
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  15. Pass51,678 miles (+3,802)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,678 miles
    Test number
    795212963169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,876 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,876 miles
    Test number
    318072242236
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass47,876 miles (+3,275)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,876 miles
    Test number
    357942842408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,601 miles (+6,476)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,601 miles
    Test number
    165795641271
    • NoteUnable to fully check sills covered

  19. Pass38,125 miles (+3,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    38,125 miles
    Test number
    901490830172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass34,366 miles (+6,664)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,366 miles
    Test number
    153067919128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,702 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,702 miles
    Test number
    982527208122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail27,532 miles (+5,565)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,532 miles
    Test number
    173610308115
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass21,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    21,967 miles
    Test number
    762743107159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V21 DFN

Does V21 DFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 DFN is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on V21 DFN?
The MOT on V21 DFN is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 DFN done?
V21 DFN was recorded at 80,201 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 3,150 miles a year.
Has V21 DFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 DFN has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V21 DFN 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 V21 DFN find?
V21 DFN passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber, and 2 more.

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