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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

F5 MCJMOT history

F5 MCJ is a blue petrol MINI first used on 12 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 95,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

F5 MCJ blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
95,695 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 MCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 MCJ was last recorded at 95,695 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,682 miles · 21 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
4,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,695 miles
  • 2025 – 94,461 miles
  • 2024 – 92,949 miles
  • 2023 – 91,113 miles
  • 2022 – 86,701 miles
  • 2021 – 83,588 miles
  • 2020 – 82,286 miles
  • 2017 – 80,933 miles
  • 2016 – 73,155 miles
  • 2015 – 66,916 miles
  • 2014 – 64,278 miles
  • 2013 – 59,574 miles
  • 2012 – 54,873 miles
  • 2011 – 52,272 miles
  • 2010 – 44,030 miles
  • 2009 – 38,219 miles
  • 2008 – 23,699 miles
  • 2007 – 19,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,695 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rocker gasket area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen damaged outside swept area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,695 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    95,695 miles
    Test number
    897286350745
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail95,682 miles (+1,221)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,682 miles
    Test number
    598039333526
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass94,461 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    94,461 miles
    Test number
    555350624256
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail94,434 miles (+1,485)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,434 miles
    Test number
    729549830106
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass92,949 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,949 miles
    Test number
    498877496251
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail92,949 miles (+1,836)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,949 miles
    Test number
    980982307134
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass91,113 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,113 miles
    Test number
    943215387284
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  8. Fail91,098 miles (+4,397)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,098 miles
    Test number
    357473983892
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  9. Pass86,701 miles (+3,113)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,701 miles
    Test number
    228252046496
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass83,588 miles (+84)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    83,588 miles
    Test number
    712805390214
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass83,504 miles (+1,218)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    83,504 miles
    Test number
    336144200971
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Pet Seat
  12. Pass82,286 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    82,286 miles
    Test number
    846369868024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged outside swept area
  13. Fail82,286 miles (+1,353)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,286 miles
    Test number
    400929716215
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged outside swept area
  14. Pass80,933 miles (+7,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,933 miles
    Test number
    469972875133
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass73,155 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,155 miles
    Test number
    459062583545
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Fail73,155 miles (+6,239)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,155 miles
    Test number
    532779016286
    • Repaired at testSide repeater incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass66,916 miles (+2,638)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    66,916 miles
    Test number
    296807685014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass64,278 miles (+4,704)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,278 miles
    Test number
    575231084090
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inside edge
  19. Pass59,574 miles (+4,701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,574 miles
    Test number
    169591983049
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass54,873 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    54,873 miles
    Test number
    277137002078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBack box corroding
  21. Fail54,873 miles (+2,601)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,873 miles
    Test number
    137705502486
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBack box corroding
  22. Pass52,272 miles (+8,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    52,272 miles
    Test number
    696276371177
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  23. Pass44,030 miles (+5,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,030 miles
    Test number
    451154050157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  24. Pass38,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    38,219 miles
    Test number
    423023459163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,219 miles (+14,520)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,219 miles
    Test number
    434883659181
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  26. Pass23,699 miles (+4,500)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    23,699 miles
    Test number
    814988678164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    19,199 miles
    Test number
    241671857478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 MCJ

Does F5 MCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 MCJ is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 MCJ?
The MOT on F5 MCJ is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 MCJ done?
F5 MCJ was recorded at 95,695 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 4,082 miles a year.
Has F5 MCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 MCJ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on F5 MCJ 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 F5 MCJ find?
F5 MCJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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