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Red · Diesel · 2007 · 1,560 cc

J8 ESAMOT history

J8 ESA is a red diesel MINI first used on 30 May 2007. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2022 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 123,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2021.

J8 ESA red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2022
Mileage
123,987 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 ESA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 May 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 ESA was last recorded at 123,987 miles on 6 Nov 2021, 15,992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,995 miles · 11 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
15,992 miles
Average per year
8,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 123,987 miles
  • 2020 – 107,995 miles
  • 2019 – 92,096 miles
  • 2018 – 90,045 miles
  • 2017 – 86,787 miles
  • 2016 – 83,998 miles
  • 2015 – 81,405 miles
  • 2014 – 79,880 miles
  • 2013 – 67,993 miles
  • 2012 – 53,997 miles
  • 2011 – 42,082 miles
  • 2010 – 30,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,987 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,987 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,987 miles
    Test number
    695038860326
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail123,987 miles (+15,992)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,987 miles
    Test number
    455351917219
    • Repaired at testRegistration 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass107,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,995 miles
    Test number
    412348955519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail107,995 miles (+15,899)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,995 miles
    Test number
    254637545366
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass92,096 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,096 miles
    Test number
    777941659579
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail92,096 miles (+2,051)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,096 miles
    Test number
    560517530116
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass90,045 miles (+3,258)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    90,045 miles
    Test number
    421567011566
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,787 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    86,787 miles
    Test number
    570834650569
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both subframes

  9. Fail86,787 miles (+2,789)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,787 miles
    Test number
    448965813110
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both subframes

  10. Pass83,998 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    83,998 miles
    Test number
    215314468150
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes covered in protective coating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testing components

  11. Fail83,998 miles (+2,593)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,998 miles
    Test number
    303558322005
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes covered in protective coating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testing components

  12. Pass81,405 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    81,405 miles
    Test number
    358289345193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail81,405 miles (+1,525)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,405 miles
    Test number
    166368145125
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass79,880 miles (+5)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    79,880 miles
    Test number
    406990744135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail79,875 miles (+11,882)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,875 miles
    Test number
    199219134193
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass67,993 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    67,993 miles
    Test number
    248487373134
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteOffside mount bush on rear anti-roll bar worn and knocking

  17. Fail67,993 miles (+13,996)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,993 miles
    Test number
    479606273185
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteOffside mount bush on rear anti-roll bar worn and knocking

  18. Pass53,997 miles (+11,915)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,997 miles
    Test number
    366261672184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,082 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,082 miles
    Test number
    178332881122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres heavily worn on outer edges
    • NoteN/s/r tyre heavily worn on outer edge

  20. Fail42,082 miles (+11,740)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,082 miles
    Test number
    987842181190
    • Repaired at testOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres heavily worn on outer edges
    • NoteN/s/r tyre heavily worn on outer edge

  21. Pass30,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    30,342 miles
    Test number
    664714940115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 ESA

Does J8 ESA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 ESA expired on 11 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 ESA?
The MOT on J8 ESA expired on 11 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 ESA done?
J8 ESA was recorded at 123,987 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2021, an average of 8,175 miles a year.
Has J8 ESA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 ESA has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on J8 ESA 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 J8 ESA find?
J8 ESA passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2021 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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