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Red · Diesel · 2007 · 1,560 cc

X4 ETSMOT history

X4 ETS is a red diesel MINI first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 190,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

X4 ETS red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
190,171 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X4 ETS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X4 ETS was last recorded at 190,171 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 2,503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,668 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,503 miles
Average per year
8,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,171 miles
  • 2025 – 187,668 miles
  • 2024 – 176,172 miles
  • 2023 – 176,170 miles
  • 2022 – 161,842 miles
  • 2021 – 152,979 miles
  • 2020 – 146,461 miles
  • 2019 – 140,433 miles
  • 2018 – 130,859 miles
  • 2017 – 120,255 miles
  • 2016 – 111,345 miles
  • 2015 – 99,855 miles
  • 2014 – 88,508 miles
  • 2013 – 78,451 miles
  • 2012 – 72,392 miles
  • 2011 – 65,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,171 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,171 miles (+2,503)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    190,171 miles
    Test number
    237315155806
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass187,668 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    187,668 miles
    Test number
    166788719502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail187,666 miles (+11,494)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,666 miles
    Test number
    518535050538
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb loose ? (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass176,172 miles (+2)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    176,172 miles
    Test number
    834834418849
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside play in steering rack
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail176,170 miles (+14,328)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,170 miles
    Test number
    895792159962
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective needs cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated Rusty (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective needs cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated Rusty (1.1.14 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass161,842 miles (+19)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    161,842 miles
    Test number
    856856635596
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in the front nearside inner steering arm joint
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to the rear subframe

  7. Fail161,823 miles (+8,844)2 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,823 miles
    Test number
    652450190987
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component insecure Headlamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component insecure headlamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService interval illuminated on dash

  8. Pass152,979 miles (+6,518)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    152,979 miles
    Test number
    180047534316
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisorySurface rust on under side of vehicle

  9. Pass146,461 miles (+6,028)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    146,461 miles
    Test number
    852464804298
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisorySurface rust on under side of vehicle

  10. Pass140,433 miles (+9,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    140,433 miles
    Test number
    147773307726
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface rust on underside of vehicle

  11. Pass130,859 miles (+10,604)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    130,859 miles
    Test number
    450894842583
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass120,255 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    120,255 miles
    Test number
    860773804551
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded down with stuff on them unable to check seat belts

  13. Fail120,255 miles (+8,910)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,255 miles
    Test number
    656896048938
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement calaper (3.5.1k)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded down with stuff on them unable to check seat belts

  14. Pass111,345 miles (+11,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    111,345 miles
    Test number
    518585928328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass99,855 miles (+11,347)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,855 miles
    Test number
    698413925241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,508 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,508 miles
    Test number
    329651444448
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass88,508 miles (+10,057)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    88,508 miles
    Test number
    979691244265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass78,451 miles (+6,059)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,451 miles
    Test number
    297006953131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front brake pad wear indicator not fully secure

  19. Pass72,392 miles (+7,048)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,392 miles
    Test number
    295050462436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,344 miles (+1,235)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,344 miles
    Test number
    228814201158
    • NoteN/s/f brake pad warning sensor loose

  21. Fail64,109 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,109 miles
    Test number
    106021361013
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f brake pad sensor loose

Questions about X4 ETS

Does X4 ETS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X4 ETS is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X4 ETS?
The MOT on X4 ETS is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X4 ETS done?
X4 ETS was recorded at 190,171 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 8,343 miles a year.
Has X4 ETS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X4 ETS has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on X4 ETS 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 X4 ETS find?
X4 ETS passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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