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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

Y20 EALMOT history

Y20 EAL is a blue petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 74,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2024.

Y20 EAL blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2025
Mileage
74,315 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,112 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 EAL
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 expired on 10 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 EAL was last recorded at 74,315 miles on 3 Jan 2024, 2,373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,942 miles · 5 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
2,373 miles
Average per year
3,112 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 74,315 miles
  • 2023 – 71,942 miles
  • 2022 – 71,910 miles
  • 2020 – 68,261 miles
  • 2019 – 65,362 miles
  • 2018 – 64,381 miles
  • 2017 – 62,466 miles
  • 2015 – 59,179 miles
  • 2014 – 58,000 miles
  • 2012 – 51,455 miles
  • 2011 – 46,955 miles
  • 2010 – 42,669 miles
  • 2009 – 38,949 miles
  • 2008 – 34,569 miles
  • 2007 – 28,108 miles
  • 2006 – 20,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,315 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.

  • Front Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass74,315 miles (+2,373)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    74,315 miles
    Test number
    130122208065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,942 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    71,942 miles
    Test number
    132225102640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,910 miles (+3,649)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    71,910 miles
    Test number
    953615120985
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass68,261 miles (+2,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    68,261 miles
    Test number
    160822609680
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass65,362 miles (+981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,362 miles
    Test number
    246561078588
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

  6. Pass64,381 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,381 miles
    Test number
    932476595136
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak

  7. Fail64,377 miles (+1,911)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,377 miles
    Test number
    450886165731
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass62,466 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,466 miles
    Test number
    690167452123
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust box corroded

  9. Fail62,466 miles (+3,287)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,466 miles
    Test number
    808480593225
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust box corroded

  10. Pass59,179 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    59,179 miles
    Test number
    479939955060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel cap rubber seal deteriorated but still maintaining sealing arrangement
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail59,179 miles (+1,179)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,179 miles
    Test number
    246769655013
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel cap rubber seal deteriorated but still maintaining sealing arrangement
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass58,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,000 miles
    Test number
    338544314007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,000 miles (+6,545)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,000 miles
    Test number
    197840914452
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  14. Pass51,455 miles (+4,500)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    51,455 miles
    Test number
    577755842219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,955 miles (+4,286)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,955 miles
    Test number
    848845231236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,669 miles (+3,720)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,669 miles
    Test number
    784964940243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,949 miles (+4,380)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,949 miles
    Test number
    482936949284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,569 miles (+6,461)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    34,569 miles
    Test number
    890110648241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,108 miles (+7,836)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    28,108 miles
    Test number
    132827047268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,272 miles
    Test number
    313585736241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y20 EAL

Does Y20 EAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y20 EAL expired on 10 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y20 EAL?
The MOT on Y20 EAL expired on 10 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y20 EAL done?
Y20 EAL was recorded at 74,315 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2024, an average of 3,112 miles a year.
Has Y20 EAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 EAL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on Y20 EAL 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 Y20 EAL find?
Y20 EAL passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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