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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

Y7 TELMOT history

Y7 TEL is a black petrol MINI first used on 25 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 22,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

Y7 TEL black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
22,678 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 TEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 TEL was last recorded at 22,678 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
22,376 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
302 miles
Average per year
811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 22,678 miles
  • 2025 – 22,376 miles
  • 2024 – 21,967 miles
  • 2023 – 21,687 miles
  • 2022 – 21,241 miles
  • 2021 – 20,719 miles
  • 2019 – 20,525 miles
  • 2018 – 20,304 miles
  • 2017 – 20,107 miles
  • 2016 – 19,529 miles
  • 2015 – 18,832 miles
  • 2014 – 17,965 miles
  • 2013 – 16,617 miles
  • 2012 – 15,477 miles
  • 2011 – 13,893 miles
  • 2010 – 11,811 miles
  • 2009 – 10,133 miles
  • 2008 – 7,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,678 miles
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust rear box heavily corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush soft and perishing. (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside and offside rear tyres treads perishing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,678 miles (+302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    22,678 miles
    Test number
    391149897386
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  2. Pass22,376 miles (+409)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    22,376 miles
    Test number
    203876524753
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel
  3. Pass21,967 miles (+280)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    21,967 miles
    Test number
    915574763157
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box outer skin corroded
  4. Pass21,687 miles (+446)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    21,687 miles
    Test number
    623907514968
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and associated components
  5. Pass21,241 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    21,241 miles
    Test number
    868831125631
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail21,241 miles (+522)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,241 miles
    Test number
    394632549678
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass20,719 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    20,719 miles
    Test number
    426645096323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,525 miles (+221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    20,525 miles
    Test number
    785386492712
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass20,304 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    20,304 miles
    Test number
    975015183649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,107 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    20,107 miles
    Test number
    746702865098
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush soft and perishing. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres treads perishing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush soft and perishing. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine oil leak.
  11. Fail20,101 miles (+572)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,101 miles
    Test number
    984032295099
    • FailureCentral Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot does not open. (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator insecure Fitting damaged and insecure. (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) insecure Fitting insecure. (1.1.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush soft and perishing. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres treads perishing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush soft and perishing. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine oil leak.
  12. Pass19,529 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    19,529 miles
    Test number
    822819529093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to crack in the tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter coated in oil/fluid (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to crack in the tread
  13. Fail19,527 miles (+695)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,527 miles
    Test number
    978588678389
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to crack in the tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter coated in oil/fluid (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to crack in the tread
  14. Pass18,832 miles (+867)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    18,832 miles
    Test number
    529295325147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,965 miles (+1,348)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    17,965 miles
    Test number
    675146224162
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorated (205/45 17 RFT)
  16. Pass16,617 miles (+1,140)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    16,617 miles
    Test number
    787104913110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,477 miles (+1,584)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    15,477 miles
    Test number
    205932622498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,893 miles (+2,082)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    13,893 miles
    Test number
    146962221151
    • NoteAll 4 tyres split in tread
    • NoteWiper blades split
  19. Pass11,811 miles (+1,678)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    11,811 miles
    Test number
    432011410198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,133 miles (+2,437)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    10,133 miles
    Test number
    202777429145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    7,696 miles
    Test number
    943641528031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y7 TEL

Does Y7 TEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 TEL is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y7 TEL?
The MOT on Y7 TEL is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 TEL done?
Y7 TEL was recorded at 22,678 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 811 miles a year.
Has Y7 TEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 TEL has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on Y7 TEL 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 TEL find?
Y7 TEL passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust corroded.

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