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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

H5 JBNMOT history

H5 JBN is a blue petrol MINI first used on 29 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 74,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

H5 JBN blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
74,176 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H5 JBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H5 JBN was last recorded at 74,176 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 3,696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,480 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,696 miles
Average per year
3,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,176 miles
  • 2025 – 70,480 miles
  • 2024 – 67,067 miles
  • 2023 – 63,704 miles
  • 2022 – 59,142 miles
  • 2021 – 57,600 miles
  • 2019 – 55,089 miles
  • 2018 – 52,057 miles
  • 2017 – 48,830 miles
  • 2016 – 47,562 miles
  • 2015 – 44,542 miles
  • 2014 – 41,893 miles
  • 2013 – 38,362 miles
  • 2012 – 35,459 miles
  • 2011 – 31,322 miles
  • 2010 – 27,589 miles
  • 2009 – 24,381 miles
  • 2008 – 19,962 miles
  • 2007 – 17,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,176 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker outer casing corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,176 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    74,176 miles
    Test number
    527823183218
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail74,176 miles (+3,696)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,176 miles
    Test number
    217406773241
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass70,480 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    70,480 miles
    Test number
    626307445991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail70,480 miles (+3,413)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,480 miles
    Test number
    981124904828
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass67,067 miles (+3,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    67,067 miles
    Test number
    376899120337
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass63,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    63,704 miles
    Test number
    641185504101
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail63,703 miles (+4,561)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,703 miles
    Test number
    612608732438
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass59,142 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    59,142 miles
    Test number
    835053754039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    57,600 miles
    Test number
    638825090191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,600 miles (+2,511)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,600 miles
    Test number
    914553350731
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass55,089 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,089 miles
    Test number
    835149581879
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges.
  12. Fail55,088 miles (+3,031)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,088 miles
    Test number
    425037586033
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour both fronts (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated also excessive play. (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges.
  13. Pass52,057 miles (+3,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    52,057 miles
    Test number
    353503214772
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  14. Pass48,830 miles (+1,268)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    48,830 miles
    Test number
    609197576914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,562 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    47,562 miles
    Test number
    782740964115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,561 miles (+3,019)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,561 miles
    Test number
    526237734126
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)
  17. Pass44,542 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    44,542 miles
    Test number
    283919294474
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated
  18. Fail44,542 miles (+2,649)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,542 miles
    Test number
    137300009531
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated
  19. Pass41,893 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    41,893 miles
    Test number
    347071264367
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated
  20. Fail41,893 miles (+3,531)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,893 miles
    Test number
    286031964313
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated
  21. Pass38,362 miles (+2,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    38,362 miles
    Test number
    275214853322
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  22. Pass35,459 miles (+4,137)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    35,459 miles
    Test number
    719722152303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,322 miles (+3,733)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    31,322 miles
    Test number
    765117941377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,589 miles (+3,208)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    27,589 miles
    Test number
    373005750321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,381 miles (+4,419)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    24,381 miles
    Test number
    471703969329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail19,962 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,962 miles
    Test number
    371358658316
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  27. Pass19,962 miles (+2,448)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    19,962 miles
    Test number
    480438858433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    17,514 miles
    Test number
    241423667386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H5 JBN

Does H5 JBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H5 JBN is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on H5 JBN?
The MOT on H5 JBN is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H5 JBN done?
H5 JBN was recorded at 74,176 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 3,129 miles a year.
Has H5 JBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H5 JBN has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on H5 JBN 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 H5 JBN find?
H5 JBN passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 11 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 8 more.

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