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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

V5 OULMOT history

V5 OUL is a blue petrol MINI first used on 28 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 99,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

V5 OUL blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
99,256 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 OUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 OUL was last recorded at 99,256 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 2,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,199 miles · 17 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,057 miles
Average per year
4,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,256 miles
  • 2023 – 97,199 miles
  • 2022 – 94,070 miles
  • 2021 – 91,128 miles
  • 2020 – 85,796 miles
  • 2019 – 77,640 miles
  • 2018 – 71,407 miles
  • 2017 – 66,618 miles
  • 2016 – 60,366 miles
  • 2015 – 54,396 miles
  • 2014 – 48,765 miles
  • 2013 – 45,919 miles
  • 2012 – 43,665 miles
  • 2011 – 40,241 miles
  • 2009 – 33,191 miles
  • 2008 – 25,470 miles
  • 2007 – 21,669 miles
  • 2006 – 17,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,256 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,256 miles (+2,057)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    99,256 miles
    Test number
    975026390427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass97,199 miles (+3,129)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,199 miles
    Test number
    842802596563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,070 miles (+30)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    94,070 miles
    Test number
    378803306275
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail94,040 miles (+2,912)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,040 miles
    Test number
    542524759483
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass91,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    91,128 miles
    Test number
    983604060118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,128 miles (+5,332)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,128 miles
    Test number
    380343044302
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass85,796 miles (+8,156)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,796 miles
    Test number
    672868176801
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component at reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
  8. Pass77,640 miles (+6,233)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,640 miles
    Test number
    269578396168
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
  9. Pass71,407 miles (+4,789)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,407 miles
    Test number
    850325213874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust boxes are corroded
  10. Pass66,618 miles (+6,252)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,618 miles
    Test number
    250901343401
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corroded
  11. Pass60,366 miles (+5,970)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    60,366 miles
    Test number
    740977258663
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  12. Pass54,396 miles (+5,631)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    54,396 miles
    Test number
    342298888462
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corroded
  13. Pass48,765 miles (+1,353)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,765 miles
    Test number
    378476684490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,412 miles (+1,493)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    47,412 miles
    Test number
    106108144014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel slightly stiff to spin
  15. Pass45,919 miles (+2,254)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    45,919 miles
    Test number
    279482133036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel slightly stiff to spin
  16. Pass43,665 miles (+3,424)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    43,665 miles
    Test number
    895084232069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,241 miles (+7,050)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    40,241 miles
    Test number
    566973531030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,191 miles (+7,721)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    33,191 miles
    Test number
    581650289211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,470 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,470 miles
    Test number
    520622788293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,117 miles (+3,448)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,117 miles
    Test number
    183075808240
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating
  21. Pass21,669 miles (+3,923)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,669 miles
    Test number
    783701307224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,746 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    17,746 miles
    Test number
    464860116259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V5 OUL

Does V5 OUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 OUL is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 OUL?
The MOT on V5 OUL is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 OUL done?
V5 OUL was recorded at 99,256 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 4,100 miles a year.
Has V5 OUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 OUL has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on V5 OUL 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 OUL find?
V5 OUL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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