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Red · Diesel · 2007 · 1,560 cc

V5 EJOMOT history

V5 EJO is a red diesel MINI first used on 29 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 138,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

V5 EJO red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
138,118 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 EJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 EJO was last recorded at 138,118 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 8,103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,015 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,103 miles
Average per year
6,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,118 miles
  • 2025 – 130,015 miles
  • 2024 – 123,466 miles
  • 2023 – 117,920 miles
  • 2022 – 111,795 miles
  • 2021 – 109,036 miles
  • 2020 – 97,108 miles
  • 2019 – 90,423 miles
  • 2018 – 87,013 miles
  • 2017 – 82,440 miles
  • 2016 – 79,137 miles
  • 2015 – 73,587 miles
  • 2014 – 67,147 miles
  • 2013 – 56,551 miles
  • 2012 – 46,177 miles
  • 2011 – 37,525 miles
  • 2010 – 29,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,118 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,118 miles (+8,103)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    138,118 miles
    Test number
    245868686407
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass130,015 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    130,015 miles
    Test number
    984862636105
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail129,991 miles (+6,525)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,991 miles
    Test number
    788536616093
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bush's have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass123,466 miles (+5,546)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    123,466 miles
    Test number
    210827616056
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SHOWS AGE RELATED RUST UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE BUT STILL GOOD (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass117,920 miles (+6,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    117,920 miles
    Test number
    745596982515
    • AdvisorySHOWS AGE RELATED RUST UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE BUT STILL GOOD
  6. Pass111,795 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    111,795 miles
    Test number
    136237280156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail111,795 miles (+2,759)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,795 miles
    Test number
    677602352608
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass109,036 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    109,036 miles
    Test number
    318215082253
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail109,036 miles (+11,928)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,036 miles
    Test number
    196207852590
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass97,108 miles (+6,685)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    97,108 miles
    Test number
    390709038751
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre cracking on tread an sidewall
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryRear wiper not clearing screen
  11. Pass90,423 miles (+3,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,423 miles
    Test number
    461939016661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass87,013 miles (+4,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    87,013 miles
    Test number
    117105703885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass82,440 miles (+3,303)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,440 miles
    Test number
    487771413820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,137 miles (+5,550)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,137 miles
    Test number
    267435463185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,587 miles (+6,440)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    73,587 miles
    Test number
    384005361752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,147 miles (+10,596)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    67,147 miles
    Test number
    237932144269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,551 miles (+10,374)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    56,551 miles
    Test number
    369710633127
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass46,177 miles (+8,652)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,177 miles
    Test number
    269232432102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,525 miles (+8,317)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,525 miles
    Test number
    215391751145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,208 miles
    Test number
    290474870111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 EJO

Does V5 EJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 EJO is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 EJO?
The MOT on V5 EJO is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 EJO done?
V5 EJO was recorded at 138,118 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 6,923 miles a year.
Has V5 EJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 EJO has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V5 EJO 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 V5 EJO find?
V5 EJO passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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