MINI
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
V40 TACMOT history
V40 TAC is a black petrol MINI first used on 16 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,060 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 95,060 mi
- At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,348 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V40 TAC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 16 Jul 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V40 TAC was last recorded at 95,060 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 3,692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 91,368 miles · 20 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,692 miles
- Average per year
- 4,348 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 95,060 miles
- 2024 – 91,368 miles
- 2023 – 88,669 miles
- 2022 – 85,239 miles
- 2021 – 83,101 miles
- 2020 – 81,027 miles
- 2019 – 78,184 miles
- 2018 – 72,321 miles
- 2017 – 65,582 miles
- 2016 – 60,835 miles
- 2015 – 56,017 miles
- 2014 – 48,279 miles
- 2013 – 40,880 miles
- 2012 – 37,199 miles
- 2011 – 31,843 miles
- 2010 – 23,151 miles
- 2009 – 22,031 miles
- 2008 – 19,379 miles
- 2007 – 16,129 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,060 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front headlamp lens deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front top mounts badly split
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryOil level low
- AdvisoryPark brake lever travel needs adjustment
- AdvisoryRear light clusters deteriorated
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Both front top mount rubber split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Headlamp lens deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside front shocker corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
25 tests since 24 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,060 miles (+3,692)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 95,060 miles
- Test number
- 467202775082
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front headlamp lens deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front top mounts badly split
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryOil level low
- AdvisoryPark brake lever travel needs adjustment
- AdvisoryRear light clusters deteriorated
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass91,368 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 91,368 miles
- Test number
- 553340153458
- AdvisoryBoth front top mount rubber split
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lens deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside front shocker corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail91,367 miles (+2,698)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,367 miles
- Test number
- 336482761183
- MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth front top mount rubber split
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lens deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside front shocker corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass88,669 miles (+3,430)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 88,669 miles
- Test number
- 109776101499
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Pass85,239 miles (+2,138)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 85,239 miles
- Test number
- 791968689513
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both centre brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reg plate damaged (0.1 (b))
Pass83,101 miles (+2,074)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 83,101 miles
- Test number
- 605964398073
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both centre brake pipes corrode at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront reg plate damaged
Pass81,027 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 81,027 miles
- Test number
- 145200057541
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes slightly corroded
- AdvisorySlight oil leak on gear box
Fail81,027 miles (+2,843)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,027 miles
- Test number
- 188901900181
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes slightly corroded
- AdvisorySlight oil leak on gear box
Pass78,184 miles (+78)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 78,184 miles
- Test number
- 131599491833
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,106 miles (+5,785)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,106 miles
- Test number
- 863951453637
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass72,321 miles (+6,739)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 72,321 miles
- Test number
- 947750805292
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass65,582 miles (+4,747)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 65,582 miles
- Test number
- 510596534435
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass60,835 miles (+4,818)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 60,835 miles
- Test number
- 943128333886
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,017 miles (+2,380)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 56,017 miles
- Test number
- 504164837376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,637 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 53,637 miles
- Test number
- 978137705164
- NoteO/s/r tyre perished/ cracking
- NoteRear exhaust slightly detoriated
Fail53,637 miles (+5,358)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,637 miles
- Test number
- 877716605151
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteO/s/r tyre perished/ cracking
- NoteRear exhaust slightly detoriated
Pass48,279 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 48,279 miles
- Test number
- 849365094002
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth rear tyres perished
- NoteRear silencer heavily corroded
Fail48,279 miles (+7,399)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,279 miles
- Test number
- 228524294040
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth rear tyres perished
- NoteRear silencer heavily corroded
Pass40,880 miles (+3,681)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 40,880 miles
- Test number
- 997214973021
- NoteEngine oil level low..
- NoteRear exhaust box corroded..
Pass37,199 miles (+5,356)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 37,199 miles
- Test number
- 429045872083
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass31,843 miles (+8,692)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 31,843 miles
- Test number
- 359920391029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,151 miles (+1,120)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 23,151 miles
- Test number
- 811770890074
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass22,031 miles (+2,652)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 22,031 miles
- Test number
- 971673999288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,379 miles (+3,250)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 19,379 miles
- Test number
- 273044108397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,129 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 16,129 miles
- Test number
- 383447267266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V40 TAC
- Does V40 TAC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 TAC is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V40 TAC?
- The MOT on V40 TAC is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V40 TAC done?
- V40 TAC was recorded at 95,060 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 4,348 miles a year.
- Has V40 TAC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V40 TAC has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on V40 TAC 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 V40 TAC find?
- V40 TAC passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 10 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded; nearside and offside front headlamp lens deteriorated, and 7 more.
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