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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

X8 MCSMOT history

X8 MCS is a blue petrol MINI first used on 15 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 111,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

X8 MCS blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
111,289 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 MCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 MCS was last recorded at 111,289 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 4,329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,960 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,329 miles
Average per year
3,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,289 miles
  • 2025 – 106,960 miles
  • 2024 – 102,034 miles
  • 2023 – 97,259 miles
  • 2022 – 92,486 miles
  • 2021 – 90,086 miles
  • 2020 – 88,607 miles
  • 2019 – 86,533 miles
  • 2018 – 83,501 miles
  • 2017 – 80,879 miles
  • 2016 – 78,395 miles
  • 2015 – 75,602 miles
  • 2014 – 72,146 miles
  • 2013 – 68,945 miles
  • 2012 – 65,401 miles
  • 2011 – 62,580 miles
  • 2010 – 59,941 miles
  • 2009 – 54,369 miles
  • 2008 – 47,020 miles
  • 2007 – 39,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,289 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • POWER STEERING FLUID SUPPLY PIPE CORRODED IN AREAS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,289 miles (+4,329)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    111,289 miles
    Test number
    928729622720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,960 miles (+4,926)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    106,960 miles
    Test number
    276163821323
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass102,034 miles (+4,775)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,034 miles
    Test number
    980486531842
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened near side and off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened near side and off side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPOWER STEERING FLUID SUPPLY PIPE CORRODED IN AREAS
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened near side and off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened near side and off side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corroded underneath

  4. Pass97,259 miles (+4,773)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    97,259 miles
    Test number
    392508321717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,486 miles (+2,400)21 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,486 miles
    Test number
    882612774641
    • AdvisoryAREAS OF EXHAUST CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPOWER STEERING FLUID SUPPLY PIPE CORRODED IN AREAS
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal is perish cracking

  6. Pass90,086 miles (+1,479)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,086 miles
    Test number
    759412966816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,607 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,607 miles
    Test number
    297325505541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,557 miles (+2,024)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,557 miles
    Test number
    483412892544
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass86,533 miles (+3,032)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,533 miles
    Test number
    277746027433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,501 miles (+2,622)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,501 miles
    Test number
    587346638134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,879 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,879 miles
    Test number
    768663206581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,395 miles (+2,793)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    78,395 miles
    Test number
    518910578356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,602 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    75,602 miles
    Test number
    688899121651
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn uneven/perished between tread

  14. Fail75,602 miles (+3,456)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,602 miles
    Test number
    100884649477
    • Repaired at testSide repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn uneven/perished between tread

  15. Pass72,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    72,146 miles
    Test number
    778851684220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,146 miles (+3,201)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,146 miles
    Test number
    305261884281
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass68,945 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,945 miles
    Test number
    238177793254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn uneven inner edges

  18. Fail68,945 miles (+3,544)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,945 miles
    Test number
    717337193210
    • Repaired at testSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn uneven inner edges

  19. Pass65,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    65,401 miles
    Test number
    996323902344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,400 miles (+2,820)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,400 miles
    Test number
    736053702375
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass62,580 miles (+2,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    62,580 miles
    Test number
    558321401306
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass59,941 miles (+5,572)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    59,941 miles
    Test number
    410365200313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass54,369 miles (+7,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    54,369 miles
    Test number
    103676409381
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass47,020 miles (+7,710)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,020 miles
    Test number
    392477988412
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak from sump gasket area

  25. Pass39,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    39,310 miles
    Test number
    531178697285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 MCS

Does X8 MCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 MCS is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 MCS?
The MOT on X8 MCS is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 MCS done?
X8 MCS was recorded at 111,289 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 3,806 miles a year.
Has X8 MCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 MCS has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on X8 MCS 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 X8 MCS find?
X8 MCS passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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