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Yellow · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

X2 ECWMOT history

X2 ECW is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

X2 ECW yellow MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
87,930 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X2 ECW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X2 ECW was last recorded at 87,930 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,976 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
954 miles
Average per year
4,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,930 miles
  • 2024 – 86,976 miles
  • 2023 – 80,111 miles
  • 2022 – 70,443 miles
  • 2021 – 64,080 miles
  • 2020 – 62,496 miles
  • 2019 – 61,152 miles
  • 2018 – 59,976 miles
  • 2017 – 57,158 miles
  • 2016 – 55,229 miles
  • 2015 – 51,719 miles
  • 2014 – 43,516 miles
  • 2013 – 41,941 miles
  • 2011 – 32,357 miles
  • 2010 – 28,476 miles
  • 2009 – 17,638 miles
  • 2008 – 9,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,930 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front alloy road wheels have damage to outer rims

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Fuel cap seal perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,930 miles (+954)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    87,930 miles
    Test number
    238681008916
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front alloy road wheels have damage to outer rims
  2. Pass86,976 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,976 miles
    Test number
    846626631732
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Fail86,963 miles (+6,852)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,963 miles
    Test number
    955336834950
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass80,111 miles (+9,668)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,111 miles
    Test number
    441821886017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,443 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    70,443 miles
    Test number
    183825713712
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
  6. Fail70,443 miles (+6,363)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,443 miles
    Test number
    644241790856
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant bottle empty
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
  7. Pass64,080 miles (+1,584)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    64,080 miles
    Test number
    877439386869
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective x 2 (3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass62,496 miles (+1,344)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,496 miles
    Test number
    691905431725
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass61,152 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,152 miles
    Test number
    241428720435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail61,144 miles (+1,168)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,144 miles
    Test number
    156030616808
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  11. Pass59,976 miles (+2,818)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,976 miles
    Test number
    421446571264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,158 miles (+1,929)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,158 miles
    Test number
    641271327737
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  13. Pass55,229 miles (+3,510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,229 miles
    Test number
    612990707654
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  14. Pass51,719 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,719 miles
    Test number
    868763385015
    • NoteAdvanced corrosion on exhaust rear section
  15. Fail51,719 miles (+8,203)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,719 miles
    Test number
    818222985069
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAdvanced corrosion on exhaust rear section
  16. Pass43,516 miles (+1,575)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,516 miles
    Test number
    136608574471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,941 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,941 miles
    Test number
    328396883015
    • NoteRear exhaust section outer casing starting to break up
  18. Fail41,941 miles (+9,584)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,941 miles
    Test number
    856706283029
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust section outer casing starting to break up
  19. Pass32,357 miles (+3,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    32,357 miles
    Test number
    538058501140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  20. Pass28,476 miles (+10,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    28,476 miles
    Test number
    711889310158
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  21. Pass17,638 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    17,638 miles
    Test number
    150725159427
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f + o/s/f tyres, slightly worn on outer edges
  22. Fail17,638 miles (+8,057)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,638 miles
    Test number
    853465159093
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f + o/s/f tyres, slightly worn on outer edges
  23. Pass9,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    9,581 miles
    Test number
    703999458044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X2 ECW

Does X2 ECW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X2 ECW expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X2 ECW?
The MOT on X2 ECW expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X2 ECW done?
X2 ECW was recorded at 87,930 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 4,450 miles a year.
Has X2 ECW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X2 ECW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on X2 ECW 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 X2 ECW find?
X2 ECW passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 8 advisories: central front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; central rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; central rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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