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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

257 JBTMOT history

257 JBT is a silver petrol MINI first used on 20 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 48,413 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

257 JBT silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
48,413 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
257 JBT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

257 JBT was last recorded at 48,413 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,379 miles · 10 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
2,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,413 miles
  • 2025 – 48,379 miles
  • 2024 – 48,261 miles
  • 2023 – 45,919 miles
  • 2022 – 45,085 miles
  • 2021 – 42,177 miles
  • 2019 – 40,999 miles
  • 2018 – 39,839 miles
  • 2017 – 37,933 miles
  • 2016 – 36,624 miles
  • 2015 – 33,650 miles
  • 2014 – 31,135 miles
  • 2013 – 28,686 miles
  • 2012 – 26,218 miles
  • 2011 – 23,757 miles
  • 2010 – 21,197 miles
  • 2009 – 18,476 miles
  • 2008 – 14,567 miles
  • 2007 – 12,440 miles
  • 2006 – 10,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,413 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,413 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    48,413 miles
    Test number
    689963660207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail48,379 miles (+118)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,379 miles
    Test number
    137642879083
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass48,261 miles (+2,342)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    48,261 miles
    Test number
    402355051881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,919 miles (+834)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    45,919 miles
    Test number
    252899219935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,085 miles (+1,054)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    45,085 miles
    Test number
    532804124641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,031 miles (+1,854)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    44,031 miles
    Test number
    653274088652
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass42,177 miles (+1,178)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    42,177 miles
    Test number
    795459539961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,999 miles (+1,160)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    40,999 miles
    Test number
    852395099556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,839 miles (+1,906)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    39,839 miles
    Test number
    685370599529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,933 miles (+1,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    37,933 miles
    Test number
    822275478034
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
  11. Pass36,624 miles (+2,974)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    36,624 miles
    Test number
    158704077267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  12. Pass33,650 miles (+2,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    33,650 miles
    Test number
    978644415631
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass31,135 miles (+2,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    31,135 miles
    Test number
    795766544306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass28,686 miles (+2,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    28,686 miles
    Test number
    175417633319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass26,218 miles (+2,461)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    26,218 miles
    Test number
    307679342335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,757 miles (+2,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    23,757 miles
    Test number
    439497441326
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass21,197 miles (+2,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    21,197 miles
    Test number
    543658940369
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  18. Pass18,476 miles (+3,909)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    18,476 miles
    Test number
    472199149332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  19. Pass14,567 miles (+2,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    14,567 miles
    Test number
    474249138345
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  20. Fail12,440 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,440 miles
    Test number
    624528637339
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  21. Pass12,440 miles (+2,225)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    12,440 miles
    Test number
    781358737304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    10,215 miles
    Test number
    221606646300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 257 JBT

What vehicle is registration 257 JBT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 257 JBT on a silver petrol MINI first used on 20 Dec 2003. 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 257 JBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 257 JBT is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 257 JBT?
The MOT on 257 JBT is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 257 JBT done?
257 JBT was recorded at 48,413 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 2,003 miles a year.
Has 257 JBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 257 JBT has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on 257 JBT 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 257 JBT find?
257 JBT passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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