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MINI Cooper S

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

Y5 ELFMOT history

Y5 ELF is a silver diesel MINI Cooper S first used on 28 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 48,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
48,561 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 ELF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
28 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 ELF was last recorded at 48,561 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 4,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
44,014 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,547 miles
Average per year
4,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,561 miles
  • 2025 – 44,014 miles
  • 2024 – 38,790 miles
  • 2023 – 32,695 miles
  • 2022 – 27,310 miles
  • 2021 – 22,307 miles
  • 2020 – 20,220 miles
  • 2019 – 16,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,561 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.

  • Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

9 tests since 18 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,561 miles (+4,547)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    48,561 miles
    Test number
    471145633060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,014 miles (+5,224)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    44,014 miles
    Test number
    724356353800
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass38,790 miles (+6,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    38,790 miles
    Test number
    526085901101
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass32,695 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    32,695 miles
    Test number
    666868003911
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged edge breaking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged edges breaking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail32,695 miles (+5,385)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,695 miles
    Test number
    732461323069
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged edge breaking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged edges breaking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass27,310 miles (+5,003)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    27,310 miles
    Test number
    224463322488
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Leaking (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass22,307 miles (+2,087)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    22,307 miles
    Test number
    912162878868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,220 miles (+3,467)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    20,220 miles
    Test number
    619021669017
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass16,753 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    16,753 miles
    Test number
    218963303133
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Questions about Y5 ELF

Does Y5 ELF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 ELF is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 ELF?
The MOT on Y5 ELF is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 ELF done?
Y5 ELF was recorded at 48,561 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 4,536 miles a year.
Has Y5 ELF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 ELF has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y5 ELF 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 Y5 ELF find?
Y5 ELF passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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