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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

J66 TMPMOT history

J66 TMP is a blue petrol MINI first used on 5 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 137,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2025.

J66 TMP blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2026
Mileage
137,659 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 TMP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2026
Latest MOT test
15 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 TMP was last recorded at 137,659 miles on 15 May 2025, 2,185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jul 2014: 98,953 miles, lower than 98,983 miles on 7 Jul 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
135,474 miles · 16 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,185 miles
Average per year
6,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,659 miles
  • 2024 – 135,474 miles
  • 2023 – 131,006 miles
  • 2021 – 127,244 miles
  • 2020 – 123,006 miles
  • 2019 – 117,514 miles
  • 2018 – 114,102 miles
  • 2017 – 109,982 miles
  • 2016 – 105,603 miles
  • 2015 – 104,863 miles
  • 2014 – 98,953 miles
  • 2013 – 93,633 miles
  • 2012 – 84,516 miles
  • 2011 – 75,051 miles
  • 2010 – 59,609 miles
  • 2009 – 37,811 miles
  • 2008 – 30,613 miles
  • 2007 – 24,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,659 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened Both drop links (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS and NS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Covers fitted to outer sills.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake discs corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,659 miles (+2,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    137,659 miles
    Test number
    210885198037
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened Both drop links (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,474 miles (+4,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    135,474 miles
    Test number
    520534581443
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass131,006 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    131,006 miles
    Test number
    215176770754
    • AdvisoryCat, core loose.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNS Parking brake, reduced performance.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail131,006 miles (+3,762)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,006 miles
    Test number
    363261986536
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCat, core loose.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNS Parking brake, reduced performance.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass127,244 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    127,244 miles
    Test number
    620765718279
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail127,244 miles (+4,238)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,244 miles
    Test number
    630269585343
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass123,006 miles (+5,492)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    123,006 miles
    Test number
    844366524336
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS and NS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake, only just meets requirements.

  8. Pass117,514 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    117,514 miles
    Test number
    501144299838
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail117,512 miles (+3,410)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,512 miles
    Test number
    729126120644
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Refresh washer fluid and replace blades. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass114,102 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    114,102 miles
    Test number
    179374884577
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS and NS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS and NS (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail114,102 miles (+4,120)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,102 miles
    Test number
    219594106724
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS and NS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS and NS (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass109,982 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    109,982 miles
    Test number
    377474704672
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to outer sills.
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded.

  13. Fail109,982 miles (+4,379)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,982 miles
    Test number
    699038699324
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear. (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to outer sills.
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded.

  14. Pass105,603 miles (+740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    105,603 miles
    Test number
    508576984123
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear brake discs rusty and pitted on inner surface

  15. Pass104,863 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    104,863 miles
    Test number
    376471595131
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust rear mountings deteriorated

  16. Fail104,863 miles (+5,910)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,863 miles
    Test number
    426251195193
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust heat shields insecure
    • NoteExhaust rear mountings deteriorated

  17. Pass98,953 miles (-30)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    98,953 miles
    Test number
    645399184182
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  18. Fail98,983 miles (+5,350)2 failures1 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,983 miles
    Test number
    799638284129
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  19. Pass93,633 miles (+9,117)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    93,633 miles
    Test number
    265430403270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,516 miles (+9,465)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    84,516 miles
    Test number
    585287102273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,051 miles (+15,442)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    75,051 miles
    Test number
    397050291471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    59,609 miles
    Test number
    962387000296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,609 miles (+21,798)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,609 miles
    Test number
    831487900260
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass37,811 miles (+7,198)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,811 miles
    Test number
    221418219190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,613 miles (+6,059)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,613 miles
    Test number
    163541998091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,554 miles
    Test number
    601682477023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 TMP

Does J66 TMP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J66 TMP expired on 15 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J66 TMP?
The MOT on J66 TMP expired on 15 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J66 TMP done?
J66 TMP was recorded at 137,659 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2025, an average of 6,224 miles a year.
Has J66 TMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 TMP has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2023.
Has the mileage on J66 TMP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J66 TMP find?
J66 TMP passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2025 with 2 advisories: rear anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened both drop links; rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes perished.

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