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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

J8 NUFMOT history

J8 NUF is a blue petrol MINI first used on 24 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 152,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

J8 NUF blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
152,402 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 NUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 NUF was last recorded at 152,402 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 3,706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,696 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,706 miles
Average per year
7,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,402 miles
  • 2024 – 148,696 miles
  • 2022 – 139,619 miles
  • 2021 – 130,413 miles
  • 2019 – 123,299 miles
  • 2018 – 113,670 miles
  • 2017 – 100,378 miles
  • 2016 – 86,830 miles
  • 2015 – 70,089 miles
  • 2014 – 59,659 miles
  • 2013 – 52,489 miles
  • 2012 – 47,249 miles
  • 2011 – 41,624 miles
  • 2010 – 37,025 miles
  • 2009 – 34,834 miles
  • 2008 – 30,048 miles
  • 2007 – 23,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,402 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySill backings and suspension surface corrosion but not excessive

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.

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,402 miles (+3,706)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    152,402 miles
    Test number
    170390876841
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySill backings and suspension surface corrosion but not excessive

  2. Pass148,696 miles (+4,174)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    148,696 miles
    Test number
    663137626677
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoot lid corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning on dash
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  3. Pass144,522 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    144,522 miles
    Test number
    791025771951
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail144,522 miles (+4,903)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,522 miles
    Test number
    592424354239
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass139,619 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    139,619 miles
    Test number
    946375588588
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail139,619 miles (+5,271)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,619 miles
    Test number
    549183886767
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass134,348 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    134,348 miles
    Test number
    508467549925
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail134,348 miles (+3,935)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,348 miles
    Test number
    117854300735
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass130,413 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    130,413 miles
    Test number
    630016682989
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail130,413 miles (+7,114)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,413 miles
    Test number
    947795837494
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm , rear bush , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass123,299 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,299 miles
    Test number
    389334927422
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail123,299 miles (+9,629)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,299 miles
    Test number
    872290260048
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass113,670 miles (+13,292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,670 miles
    Test number
    949060767466
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside 3mm nearside 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  14. Pass100,378 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    100,378 miles
    Test number
    623752364512
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPad low warning light on

  15. Fail100,378 miles (+13,548)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,378 miles
    Test number
    409757734648
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPad low warning light on

  16. Pass86,830 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    86,830 miles
    Test number
    931164121563
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail86,830 miles (+16,741)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,830 miles
    Test number
    941527803667
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass70,089 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,089 miles
    Test number
    145655395119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail70,089 miles (+10,430)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,089 miles
    Test number
    636025095181
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass59,659 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,659 miles
    Test number
    908966794150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,657 miles (+7,168)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,657 miles
    Test number
    439405494192
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass52,489 miles (+5,240)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,489 miles
    Test number
    416298473163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,249 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,249 miles
    Test number
    279224182483
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass47,249 miles (+5,625)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,249 miles
    Test number
    618244282113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,624 miles (+4,599)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,624 miles
    Test number
    828972981130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,025 miles (+2,191)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,025 miles
    Test number
    670002980125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,834 miles (+4,786)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    34,834 miles
    Test number
    194447259320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,048 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    30,048 miles
    Test number
    921866168391
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteWIPERS POOR

  29. Fail30,048 miles (+6,566)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,048 miles
    Test number
    813969758363
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteWIPERS POOR

  30. Pass23,482 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    23,482 miles
    Test number
    144208027396
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about J8 NUF

Does J8 NUF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 NUF is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 NUF?
The MOT on J8 NUF is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 NUF done?
J8 NUF was recorded at 152,402 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 7,098 miles a year.
Has J8 NUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 NUF has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 NUF 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 NUF find?
J8 NUF passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front; oil leak, but not excessive; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, and 1 more.

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