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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

W18 MMSMOT history

W18 MMS is a blue petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 73,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

W18 MMS blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
73,852 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 MMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 MMS was last recorded at 73,852 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,852 miles · 18 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,852 miles
  • 2025 – 67,837 miles
  • 2024 – 61,299 miles
  • 2023 – 56,350 miles
  • 2022 – 49,586 miles
  • 2021 – 46,848 miles
  • 2020 – 44,593 miles
  • 2019 – 43,019 miles
  • 2018 – 42,145 miles
  • 2017 – 41,337 miles
  • 2016 – 40,135 miles
  • 2015 – 38,569 miles
  • 2014 – 36,952 miles
  • 2013 – 35,404 miles
  • 2012 – 33,837 miles
  • 2011 – 31,819 miles
  • 2010 – 28,840 miles
  • 2009 – 26,052 miles
  • 2008 – 23,819 miles
  • 2007 – 20,997 miles
  • 2006 – 18,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,852 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.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Clutch pedal anti slip missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Fuel cap seal splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Emissions not tested

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

31 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    73,852 miles
    Test number
    545565890447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail73,852 miles (+6,015)3 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,852 miles
    Test number
    804064000491
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass67,837 miles (+6,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    67,837 miles
    Test number
    650888169786
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge 175/65/16 Pirelli (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass61,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    61,299 miles
    Test number
    639065837847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail61,299 miles (+4,949)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,299 miles
    Test number
    555235671603
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested Due to leveller inop (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge 175/65/15 Hankook (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge 175/65/15 Hankook (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass56,350 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    56,350 miles
    Test number
    489837190917
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip missing
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting
  7. Fail56,322 miles (+6,736)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,322 miles
    Test number
    940534674347
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip missing
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting
  8. Pass49,586 miles (+2,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    49,586 miles
    Test number
    485809618164
    • 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass46,848 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    46,848 miles
    Test number
    323656662915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail46,846 miles (+2,253)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,846 miles
    Test number
    739528967529
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Pass44,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    44,593 miles
    Test number
    910249777251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,593 miles (+1,574)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,593 miles
    Test number
    465960173285
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  13. Pass43,019 miles (+874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    43,019 miles
    Test number
    162364052784
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  14. Pass42,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    42,145 miles
    Test number
    159005133915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,145 miles (+808)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,145 miles
    Test number
    998648494524
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
  16. Pass41,337 miles (+1,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    41,337 miles
    Test number
    135949979484
    • AdvisoryOuter skin corrodded
  17. Pass40,135 miles (+1,566)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,135 miles
    Test number
    863141434756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,569 miles (+1,617)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,569 miles
    Test number
    355386238308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,952 miles (+1,548)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,952 miles
    Test number
    878851134214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,404 miles (+1,567)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,404 miles
    Test number
    385904533266
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteRadiator corroded
  21. Pass33,837 miles (+2,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,837 miles
    Test number
    976294032284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass31,819 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    31,819 miles
    Test number
    976905141231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail31,816 miles (+2,976)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,816 miles
    Test number
    346171841421
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Fail28,840 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,840 miles
    Test number
    304084240452
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  25. Pass28,840 miles (+2,788)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    28,840 miles
    Test number
    604254240209
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  26. Fail26,052 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,052 miles
    Test number
    283688139220
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  27. Pass26,052 miles (+2,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,052 miles
    Test number
    624508439205
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  28. Pass23,819 miles (+2,822)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    23,819 miles
    Test number
    591425048222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  29. Pass20,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,997 miles
    Test number
    144239237225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail20,995 miles (+2,801)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,995 miles
    Test number
    292249637268
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
  31. Pass18,194 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    18,194 miles
    Test number
    101765336271
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about W18 MMS

Does W18 MMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 MMS is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 MMS?
The MOT on W18 MMS is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 MMS done?
W18 MMS was recorded at 73,852 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 2,784 miles a year.
Has W18 MMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 MMS has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on W18 MMS 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 W18 MMS find?
W18 MMS passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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