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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

226 JAUMOT history

226 JAU is a silver petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 129,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2025.

226 JAU silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2023
Mileage
129,056 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
226 JAU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

226 JAU was last recorded at 129,056 miles on 17 Mar 2025, 9,283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,773 miles · 22 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
9,283 miles
Average per year
6,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,056 miles
  • 2022 – 119,773 miles
  • 2021 – 112,071 miles
  • 2020 – 108,003 miles
  • 2019 – 103,088 miles
  • 2018 – 96,710 miles
  • 2017 – 89,584 miles
  • 2016 – 82,399 miles
  • 2015 – 76,944 miles
  • 2014 – 65,931 miles
  • 2013 – 58,663 miles
  • 2012 – 50,521 miles
  • 2011 – 43,608 miles
  • 2010 – 36,958 miles
  • 2009 – 31,036 miles
  • 2008 – 23,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail129,056 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail129,056 miles (+9,283)11 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,056 miles
    Test number
    290556307520
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,773 miles (+7,702)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    119,773 miles
    Test number
    110473944869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,071 miles (+4,068)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,071 miles
    Test number
    962579238142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,003 miles (+4,915)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    108,003 miles
    Test number
    766507667394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    103,088 miles
    Test number
    828563531571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,088 miles (+6,378)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,088 miles
    Test number
    959162118666
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  7. Pass96,710 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    96,710 miles
    Test number
    684962532003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,709 miles (+7,125)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,709 miles
    Test number
    522368644497
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass89,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,584 miles
    Test number
    735724931627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,584 miles (+7,185)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,584 miles
    Test number
    274413016624
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass82,399 miles (+5,455)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,399 miles
    Test number
    603620263497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,944 miles (+11,013)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,944 miles
    Test number
    259953265035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,931 miles (+7,268)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,931 miles
    Test number
    776421854051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,663 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,663 miles
    Test number
    447997953047
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass58,663 miles (+8,142)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    58,663 miles
    Test number
    716807853050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,521 miles (+6,913)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,521 miles
    Test number
    496775552011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,608 miles (+6,650)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,608 miles
    Test number
    186488731433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r inner face of brake disc corroded.

  18. Pass36,958 miles (+5,922)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,958 miles
    Test number
    492986330055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,036 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,036 miles
    Test number
    142822749018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,919 miles (+6,929)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,919 miles
    Test number
    821525639012
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass23,990 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,990 miles
    Test number
    483254248015
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Questions about 226 JAU

What vehicle is registration 226 JAU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 226 JAU on a silver petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 226 JAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 226 JAU expired on 1 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 226 JAU?
The MOT on 226 JAU expired on 1 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 226 JAU done?
226 JAU was recorded at 129,056 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2025, an average of 6,148 miles a year.
Has 226 JAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 226 JAU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on 226 JAU 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 226 JAU find?
226 JAU failed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2025 with 11 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front position lamp not working; nearside headlamp aim too low; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, and 11 more.

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