MINI MINI R5XRW has 28 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2004 MINI MINI has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 138,971 miles 10 months ago on Wednesday 6th August 2025 at 14:50.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Wednesday 5th August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 month on Wednesday 1st July 2026.

R5XRW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED5TH AUGUST 2026138,971 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Component Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED28TH JULY 2025138,971 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Component Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH JULY 202410TH JULY 2025137,159 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED11TH JULY 202310TH JULY 2024136,036 MI
FAILED4TH JULY 2023136,036 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Outer Suspension Arm Corroded And Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED2ND MAY 2023136,021 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Front Power Steering Inoperative And Steering Adversely Affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  12. ADVISORY - Sill Covers And Undertrays Fitted Not Allowing A Full Inspection.
  13. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened 1 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened 1-2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Including Hub Assembly (1 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  16. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Including Hub Assembly (1 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  17. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive 2-3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  18. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive 2-3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  19. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement 1-2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  20. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement 1-2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  21. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  22. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  23. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  24. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  25. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  26. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  27. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  28. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 205/45 Zr17 (1-2 (5.2.3 (e))
  29. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 205/45 Zr17 (1-2 (5.2.3 (e))
  30. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm 205/45 Zr17 (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED25TH MARCH 202229TH MARCH 2023130,599 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Many Suspension Parts Very Heavily Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Slight Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED30TH MARCH 202129TH MARCH 2022124,982 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Steering Noise
FAILED29TH MARCH 2021124,982 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Steering Noise
PASSED29TH JUNE 202028TH JUNE 2021122,630 MI
PASSED27TH MARCH 201926TH MARCH 2020118,134 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED25TH MARCH 2019118,134 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Worn To The Extent There Is A Serious Risk Of Detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 201723RD OCTOBER 2018107,852 MI
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 201618TH OCTOBER 201798,396 MI
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 201518TH OCTOBER 201692,662 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 201418TH OCTOBER 201587,393 MI
FAILED17TH OCTOBER 201487,393 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 201318TH OCTOBER 201482,600 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. USER ENTERED - Brake Pad Indicator Lamp On Dash
  3. USER ENTERED - Backbox Of Exhaust Slightly Deteriated
  4. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  5. USER ENTERED - N/s Rear Wheel Rim Damaged Inside
FAILED19TH OCTOBER 201382,600 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Registration Plate Character(s) Incorrectly Spaced (6.3.4a)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. USER ENTERED - Brake Pad Indicator Lamp On Dash
  4. USER ENTERED - Backbox Of Exhaust Slightly Deteriated
  5. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  6. USER ENTERED - N/s Rear Wheel Rim Damaged Inside
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 201219TH SEPTEMBER 201376,607 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Brake Lamp 0n Dash
  2. USER ENTERED - Backbox Of Exhaust Slightly Deteriated
FAILED20TH SEPTEMBER 201276,607 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. PRS - Front Tyre Not Fitted In Accordance With Side Wall Instructions (4.1.d.1f)
  3. USER ENTERED - Brake Lamp 0n Dash
  4. USER ENTERED - Backbox Of Exhaust Slightly Deteriated
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 201115TH SEPTEMBER 201271,942 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Ww Blades Worn
PASSED12TH JULY 201011TH JULY 201162,860 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED8TH JULY 20099TH JULY 201054,646 MI
PASSED11TH JUNE 20099TH JULY 201054,096 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Has Slight Seepage (2.3.3b)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Slightly Scored (3.5.1h)
  3. USER ENTERED - Rear Number Plate Coming Apart
  4. USER ENTERED - Front Wipers Split
  5. USER ENTERED - Coolant Leak From Rad
PASSED16TH JUNE 20089TH JULY 200944,051 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Grabbing Slightly (3.7.c.2)
PASSED15TH JUNE 20079TH JULY 200835,206 MI
FAILED14TH JUNE 200735,206 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

R5XRW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 68% | MOT Failure Rate: 32%

R5XRW MOT Comments

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R5XRW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 138,971 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,618 miles

R5XRW FAQs

This Mini Mini with registration R5XRW was manufactured on Friday 9th July 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 138,971 miles, so this Mini has travelled an average of 6,618 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Mini Mini beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means R5XRW has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mini Mini has had 50 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 14 Major, 5 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mini Mini is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 month on Wednesday 1st July 2026 .

Does R5XRW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 21st May 2026 R5XRW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is R5XRW Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 21st May 2026 R5XRW does have Tax. Read more

When does R5XRW Tax expire?

The current Tax for R5XRW will expire in 1 month on Wednesday 1st July 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does R5XRW MOT expire?

The current MOT for R5XRW will expire in 3 months on Wednesday 5th August 2026. Read more

When did R5XRW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for R5XRW was on Wednesday 6th August 2025 at 14:50. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has R5XRW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for R5XRW we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has R5XRW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for R5XRW we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 68% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is R5XRW?

R5XRW is registered as a 2004 Mini Mini. Read more

How many miles has R5XRW done?

The odometer reading for R5XRW at the last MOT in August 2025 was 138,971 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,618 miles per year. Read more

How old is R5XRW?

The vehicle R5XRW was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Friday 9th July 2004. Read more

What colour is R5XRW?

The official colour of R5XRW is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does R5XRW have?

R5XRW has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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