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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

Y21 EMBMOT history

Y21 EMB is a blue petrol MINI first used on 19 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 117,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2024.

Y21 EMB blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2025
Mileage
117,505 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 EMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 EMB was last recorded at 117,505 miles on 5 Jan 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,505 miles · 2 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,505 miles
  • 2022 – 114,585 miles
  • 2021 – 110,367 miles
  • 2020 – 106,117 miles
  • 2019 – 102,419 miles
  • 2018 – 99,504 miles
  • 2017 – 96,942 miles
  • 2016 – 91,751 miles
  • 2015 – 86,600 miles
  • 2014 – 76,840 miles
  • 2013 – 67,974 miles
  • 2012 – 60,852 miles
  • 2011 – 54,119 miles
  • 2010 – 48,280 miles
  • 2009 – 40,565 miles
  • 2008 – 34,995 miles
  • 2007 – 26,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,505 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,505 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    117,505 miles
    Test number
    121516472854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail117,505 miles (+2,920)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,505 miles
    Test number
    321982308822
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass114,585 miles (+4,218)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    114,585 miles
    Test number
    882156455905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,367 miles
    Test number
    849744515135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail110,367 miles (+4,250)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,367 miles
    Test number
    424162251562
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass106,117 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,117 miles
    Test number
    533572765182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  7. Fail106,117 miles (+3,698)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,117 miles
    Test number
    979457312537
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  8. Pass102,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    102,419 miles
    Test number
    264557564253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,419 miles (+2,915)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,419 miles
    Test number
    866557830048
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass99,504 miles (+2,562)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,504 miles
    Test number
    609557573658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    96,942 miles
    Test number
    208180274585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,942 miles (+5,191)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,942 miles
    Test number
    197796631740
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass91,751 miles (+5,151)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    91,751 miles
    Test number
    473795835201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    86,600 miles
    Test number
    656056924195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,600 miles (+9,760)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,600 miles
    Test number
    202756188973
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  16. Fail76,840 miles3 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,840 miles
    Test number
    435370104238
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass76,840 miles (+8,866)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,840 miles
    Test number
    507270204267
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass67,974 miles (+324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    67,974 miles
    Test number
    186627803292
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  19. Fail67,650 miles (+6,798)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,650 miles
    Test number
    979617983160
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSteering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass60,852 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    60,852 miles
    Test number
    136707772181
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail60,852 miles (+6,733)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,852 miles
    Test number
    426747072153
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass54,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,119 miles
    Test number
    449221271103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,119 miles (+5,839)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,119 miles
    Test number
    845531871174
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass48,280 miles (+7,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    48,280 miles
    Test number
    673507270126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass40,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,565 miles
    Test number
    883032289166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail40,565 miles (+5,570)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,565 miles
    Test number
    561682689175
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNsr & osr tyres starting to perish.
    • NoteOsf side lamp lense cracked.

  27. Pass34,995 miles (+8,424)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,995 miles
    Test number
    284337698488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,571 miles
    Test number
    280754997100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 EMB

Does Y21 EMB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y21 EMB expired on 4 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y21 EMB?
The MOT on Y21 EMB expired on 4 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y21 EMB done?
Y21 EMB was recorded at 117,505 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2024, an average of 5,517 miles a year.
Has Y21 EMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 EMB has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y21 EMB 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 Y21 EMB find?
Y21 EMB passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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