
MINI
Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
Y7 MEYMOT history
Y7 MEY is a red petrol MINI first used on 14 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 166,576 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 166,576 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,748 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y7 MEY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 14 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y7 MEY was last recorded at 166,576 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 5,473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 161,103 miles · 14 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,473 miles
- Average per year
- 7,748 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 166,576 miles
- 2025 – 161,103 miles
- 2024 – 153,645 miles
- 2023 – 144,869 miles
- 2022 – 136,690 miles
- 2021 – 133,332 miles
- 2020 – 125,920 miles
- 2019 – 120,088 miles
- 2018 – 116,137 miles
- 2016 – 109,470 miles
- 2015 – 104,912 miles
- 2014 – 93,884 miles
- 2013 – 83,401 miles
- 2012 – 76,217 miles
- 2011 – 67,153 miles
- 2010 – 57,507 miles
- 2009 – 42,664 miles
- 2008 – 28,294 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 24 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,576 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 166,576 miles
- Test number
- 943507349611
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail165,575 miles (+4,472)8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,575 miles
- Test number
- 899650524914
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass161,103 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2026
- Odometer
- 161,103 miles
- Test number
- 810139688125
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail161,103 miles (+7,458)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,103 miles
- Test number
- 902108859965
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass153,645 miles (+8,776)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 153,645 miles
- Test number
- 543856437856
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass144,869 miles (+8,179)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 144,869 miles
- Test number
- 156745507233
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass136,690 miles (+3,358)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 136,690 miles
- Test number
- 721711346604
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake Pads Appear Low
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Brake Disc Appears Heated (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Tread Low
Pass133,332 miles (+7,412)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 133,332 miles
- Test number
- 102596329638
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySome corrosion to front brake discs
- AdvisorySome corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components and sub-frames
- AdvisorySome deterioration to nearside headlamp lens
Pass125,920 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 125,920 miles
- Test number
- 296329919484
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components
- AdvisoryEngine oil level high
Fail125,920 miles (+5,832)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,920 miles
- Test number
- 752555506417
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components
- AdvisoryEngine oil level high
Pass120,088 miles (+3,951)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 120,088 miles
- Test number
- 914894717660
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components
Pass116,137 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 116,137 miles
- Test number
- 958727221951
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front wishbones and rear trailing arms
- AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen zone b
Fail116,137 miles (+6,667)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,137 miles
- Test number
- 463704579577
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front wishbones and rear trailing arms
- AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen zone b
Pass109,470 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 109,470 miles
- Test number
- 659932984021
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)
Fail109,470 miles (+4,558)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,470 miles
- Test number
- 247960421731
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front bonnet catch slightly stiff
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
Pass104,912 miles (+11,028)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 104,912 miles
- Test number
- 148021146087
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering arm has slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass93,884 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 93,884 miles
- Test number
- 716696144394
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail93,884 miles (+10,483)3 failures1 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,884 miles
- Test number
- 177706644312
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass83,401 miles (+7,184)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 83,401 miles
- Test number
- 467175043328
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBrake warning light on
Pass76,217 miles (+9,064)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 76,217 miles
- Test number
- 675806942340
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass67,153 miles (+9,646)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 67,153 miles
- Test number
- 619432641396
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass57,507 miles (+14,843)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 57,507 miles
- Test number
- 490558640324
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass42,664 miles (+14,370)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 42,664 miles
- Test number
- 423825839448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,294 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 28,294 miles
- Test number
- 860299928302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y7 MEY
- Does Y7 MEY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 MEY is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y7 MEY?
- The MOT on Y7 MEY is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y7 MEY done?
- Y7 MEY was recorded at 166,576 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 7,748 miles a year.
- Has Y7 MEY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y7 MEY has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y7 MEY 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 Y7 MEY find?
- Y7 MEY passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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