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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

X18 TWXMOT history

X18 TWX is a black petrol MINI first used on 30 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

X18 TWX black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
86,345 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 TWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 TWX was last recorded at 86,345 miles on 12 May 2026, 9,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,336 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,009 miles
Average per year
4,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,345 miles
  • 2025 – 77,336 miles
  • 2024 – 75,382 miles
  • 2023 – 72,372 miles
  • 2022 – 69,786 miles
  • 2021 – 67,704 miles
  • 2020 – 65,591 miles
  • 2019 – 64,651 miles
  • 2018 – 62,095 miles
  • 2017 – 61,001 miles
  • 2016 – 58,899 miles
  • 2015 – 50,878 miles
  • 2014 – 42,714 miles
  • 2013 – 35,871 miles
  • 2012 – 29,086 miles
  • 2011 – 26,205 miles
  • 2010 – 22,821 miles
  • 2009 – 20,036 miles
  • 2008 – 8,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,345 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody and multiple suspension corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or cause a sharp edge/projection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,345 miles (+9,009)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    86,345 miles
    Test number
    739071717044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass77,336 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    77,336 miles
    Test number
    614578777790
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody and multiple suspension corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or cause a sharp edge/projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail77,330 miles (+1,948)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,330 miles
    Test number
    480104634552
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody and multiple suspension corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or cause a sharp edge/projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass75,382 miles (+3,010)3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,382 miles
    Test number
    782903496226
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake and suspension components have age related corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass72,372 miles (+2,586)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    72,372 miles
    Test number
    592395102592
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension and brake components have general age related corrosion

  6. Pass69,786 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    69,786 miles
    Test number
    727611948526
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os and ns rear corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play os and ns lower very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted ns front and os rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns rear trailing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail69,786 miles (+2,082)5 major2 repaired1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,786 miles
    Test number
    660591771231
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os and ns rear corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns rear trailing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated , advise replacement

  8. Pass67,704 miles (+13)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,704 miles
    Test number
    980243376079
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosion

  9. Fail67,691 miles (+2,100)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,691 miles
    Test number
    410094426967
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosion

  10. Pass65,591 miles (+940)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,591 miles
    Test number
    378552677792
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Pass64,651 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,651 miles
    Test number
    315665728098
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail64,651 miles (+2,556)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,651 miles
    Test number
    705826847153
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass62,095 miles (+1,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,095 miles
    Test number
    240490186345
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass61,001 miles (+2,102)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,001 miles
    Test number
    592765570051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,899 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    58,899 miles
    Test number
    981468698498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail58,899 miles (+8,021)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,899 miles
    Test number
    595923608045
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass50,878 miles (+8,164)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    50,878 miles
    Test number
    718110335018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,714 miles (+6,843)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,714 miles
    Test number
    325011944089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,871 miles (+6,785)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,871 miles
    Test number
    116266493015
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner egde

  20. Pass29,086 miles (+2,881)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,086 miles
    Test number
    626893062039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,205 miles (+3,384)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,205 miles
    Test number
    578806361006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,821 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    22,821 miles
    Test number
    133854640079
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail22,820 miles (+2,784)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,820 miles
    Test number
    541494440010
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteWipers slightly smeary

  24. Pass20,036 miles (+11,328)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    20,036 miles
    Test number
    911343769012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass8,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    8,708 miles
    Test number
    322430068086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X18 TWX

Does X18 TWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 TWX is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X18 TWX?
The MOT on X18 TWX is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 TWX done?
X18 TWX was recorded at 86,345 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 4,266 miles a year.
Has X18 TWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 TWX has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on X18 TWX 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 X18 TWX find?
X18 TWX passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear coil spring corroded both; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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