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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

J8 HXYMOT history

J8 HXY is a black petrol MINI first used on 14 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

J8 HXY black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
116,719 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 HXY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 HXY was last recorded at 116,719 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 1,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,624 miles · 15 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1,095 miles
Average per year
4,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,719 miles
  • 2023 – 115,624 miles
  • 2022 – 114,849 miles
  • 2021 – 113,103 miles
  • 2019 – 111,651 miles
  • 2018 – 108,980 miles
  • 2017 – 107,182 miles
  • 2016 – 102,892 miles
  • 2015 – 98,711 miles
  • 2014 – 88,461 miles
  • 2013 – 78,308 miles
  • 2012 – 66,939 miles
  • 2011 – 57,140 miles
  • 2009 – 44,969 miles
  • 2008 – 38,046 miles
  • 2007 – 32,130 miles
  • 2006 – 26,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,719 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,719 miles (+1,095)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    116,719 miles
    Test number
    922748564904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,624 miles (+775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    115,624 miles
    Test number
    718191811041
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension components

  3. Pass114,849 miles (+1,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    114,849 miles
    Test number
    115366096421
    • AdvisoryGeneral light corrosion to sub frames

  4. Pass113,103 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    113,103 miles
    Test number
    883175643829
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail113,103 miles (+1,452)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,103 miles
    Test number
    640441082652
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass111,651 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,651 miles
    Test number
    116104088948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to all rear suspension
    • AdvisoryO/s hand brake low reading
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  7. Fail111,651 miles (+2,671)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,651 miles
    Test number
    879333337288
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to all rear suspension
    • AdvisoryO/s hand brake low reading
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  8. Pass108,980 miles (+1,798)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    108,980 miles
    Test number
    143159568341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake cable insulation chaffed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable insulation chaffed
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass107,182 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    107,182 miles
    Test number
    920649659659
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHeat-shield above exhaust loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail107,182 miles (+4,290)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,182 miles
    Test number
    816654377106
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHeat-shield above exhaust loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass102,892 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    102,892 miles
    Test number
    856043449393
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge & worn through to inner casing , but not showing cords (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  12. Fail102,892 miles (+4,181)2 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,892 miles
    Test number
    942022224728
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge & worn through to inner casing , but not showing cords (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty keeps flicking onto main beam with indicators (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  13. Pass98,711 miles (+85)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,711 miles
    Test number
    367960475098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres perished and cracking

  14. Fail98,626 miles (+10,165)4 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,626 miles
    Test number
    565663465028
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass88,461 miles (+10,153)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    88,461 miles
    Test number
    246199224041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,308 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    78,308 miles
    Test number
    548786433075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,117 miles (+11,178)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,117 miles
    Test number
    379435823040
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass66,939 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    66,939 miles
    Test number
    426354722007
    • NoteCat noisey
    • NoteExhaust modified
    • NoteLeft inner cv boot lesking
    • NoteSuspension lowered

  19. Fail66,939 miles (+9,799)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,939 miles
    Test number
    746374422054
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteCat noisey
    • NoteExhaust modified
    • NoteLeft inner cv boot lesking
    • NoteStability light on
    • NoteSuspension lowered

  20. Pass57,140 miles (+12,171)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    57,140 miles
    Test number
    769534721097
    • NoteOIl very low on arrival ( 2 LTR TO FILL TO MINIMUM MARK )

  21. Pass44,969 miles (+6,923)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    44,969 miles
    Test number
    983265129232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer wall has cut in witch is glued

  22. Pass38,046 miles (+5,916)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    38,046 miles
    Test number
    362510828478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,130 miles (+5,286)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    32,130 miles
    Test number
    651359617283
    • NoteRear reg plate de-laminating slightly

  24. Pass26,844 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    26,844 miles
    Test number
    660257826237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,767 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,767 miles
    Test number
    402600826275
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about J8 HXY

Does J8 HXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 HXY is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 HXY?
The MOT on J8 HXY is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 HXY done?
J8 HXY was recorded at 116,719 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 4,494 miles a year.
Has J8 HXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 HXY has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on J8 HXY 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 HXY find?
J8 HXY passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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