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White · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

Y3 RCXMOT history

Y3 RCX is a white petrol MINI first used on 3 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 123,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

Y3 RCX white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2027
Mileage
123,477 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 RCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 RCX was last recorded at 123,477 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,397 miles · 15 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
80 miles
Average per year
6,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,477 miles
  • 2025 – 120,130 miles
  • 2024 – 115,050 miles
  • 2023 – 109,425 miles
  • 2022 – 103,914 miles
  • 2021 – 97,826 miles
  • 2020 – 93,363 miles
  • 2019 – 84,833 miles
  • 2018 – 77,229 miles
  • 2017 – 69,739 miles
  • 2016 – 61,573 miles
  • 2015 – 53,696 miles
  • 2014 – 44,940 miles
  • 2013 – 38,560 miles
  • 2011 – 31,828 miles
  • 2010 – 26,208 miles
  • 2009 – 20,224 miles
  • 2008 – 12,889 miles
  • 2007 – 8,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,477 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear areas of corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush slightly worn

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,477 miles (+80)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    123,477 miles
    Test number
    195037263017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear areas of corrosion

  2. Fail123,397 miles (+3,267)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,397 miles
    Test number
    975092712967
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear areas of corrosion

  3. Pass120,130 miles (+5,080)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    120,130 miles
    Test number
    787911790625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,050 miles (+8)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    115,050 miles
    Test number
    342515176501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail115,042 miles (+5,617)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,042 miles
    Test number
    637972496177
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass109,425 miles (+110)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    109,425 miles
    Test number
    470433193864
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail109,315 miles (+5,401)2 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,315 miles
    Test number
    573619878578
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass103,914 miles (+6,088)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    103,914 miles
    Test number
    911272290148
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush worn/splitting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass97,826 miles (+4,463)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,826 miles
    Test number
    750176516336
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass93,363 miles (+8,530)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,363 miles
    Test number
    662466573942
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut: top rubber mount splitting
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut: top rubber mount splitting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass84,833 miles (+7,604)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,833 miles
    Test number
    415044464912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass77,229 miles (+184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,229 miles
    Test number
    575731921570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail77,045 miles (+7,306)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,045 miles
    Test number
    592619758923
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass69,739 miles (+8,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,739 miles
    Test number
    335140103901
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass61,573 miles (+7,877)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,573 miles
    Test number
    125661956683
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass53,696 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,696 miles
    Test number
    606480105141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,688 miles (+8,748)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,688 miles
    Test number
    229289595029
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass44,940 miles (+6,380)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,940 miles
    Test number
    595934694006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,560 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,560 miles
    Test number
    176249093410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail38,554 miles (+6,726)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,554 miles
    Test number
    556365393030
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass31,828 miles (+5,620)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    31,828 miles
    Test number
    557012291266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,208 miles (+5,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    26,208 miles
    Test number
    501196160250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass20,224 miles (+7,335)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    20,224 miles
    Test number
    360122699280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    12,889 miles
    Test number
    893849368233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail12,889 miles (+4,361)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,889 miles
    Test number
    942409168243
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass8,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    8,528 miles
    Test number
    151708987208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 RCX

Does Y3 RCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 RCX is valid until 5 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 RCX?
The MOT on Y3 RCX is valid until 5 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 RCX done?
Y3 RCX was recorded at 123,477 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 6,049 miles a year.
Has Y3 RCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 RCX has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y3 RCX 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 Y3 RCX find?
Y3 RCX passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear areas of corrosion.

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