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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

J9 XCWMOT history

J9 XCW is a silver petrol MINI first used on 14 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 181,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

J9 XCW silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
181,893 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 XCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 XCW was last recorded at 181,893 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 3,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,503 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,390 miles
Average per year
8,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,893 miles
  • 2025 – 178,503 miles
  • 2024 – 173,334 miles
  • 2023 – 167,898 miles
  • 2022 – 166,036 miles
  • 2021 – 155,643 miles
  • 2020 – 150,252 miles
  • 2019 – 141,750 miles
  • 2018 – 133,065 miles
  • 2017 – 129,564 miles
  • 2016 – 123,781 miles
  • 2015 – 117,252 miles
  • 2014 – 110,264 miles
  • 2013 – 99,333 miles
  • 2012 – 86,031 miles
  • 2011 – 71,862 miles
  • 2010 – 58,015 miles
  • 2009 – 44,733 miles
  • 2008 – 31,489 miles
  • 2007 – 20,429 miles
  • 2006 – 15,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,893 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass181,893 miles (+3,390)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    181,893 miles
    Test number
    338697420264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass178,503 miles (+460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    178,503 miles
    Test number
    690349146660
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass178,043 miles (+4,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    178,043 miles
    Test number
    952214777109
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass173,334 miles (+5,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    173,334 miles
    Test number
    430979954909
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass167,898 miles (+1,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    167,898 miles
    Test number
    423632539159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass166,036 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    166,036 miles
    Test number
    978529546588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail166,036 miles (+10,393)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,036 miles
    Test number
    378603326879
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass155,643 miles (+5,391)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    155,643 miles
    Test number
    649196580514
    • AdvisoryFront discs surfaces rusty and getting worn
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake pipe getting corroded
    • AdvisoryRear discs getting worn

  9. Pass150,252 miles (+151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    150,252 miles
    Test number
    276089946481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail150,101 miles (+8,351)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,101 miles
    Test number
    943804858768
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass141,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    141,750 miles
    Test number
    706364691235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail141,750 miles (+8,685)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,750 miles
    Test number
    606022952880
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  13. Pass133,065 miles (+3,501)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    133,065 miles
    Test number
    629024735512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass129,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    129,564 miles
    Test number
    562213080906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail129,564 miles (+5,783)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,564 miles
    Test number
    578769020039
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass123,781 miles (+6,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    123,781 miles
    Test number
    323631035990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass117,252 miles (+6,988)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    117,252 miles
    Test number
    346386885034
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front brake back plates corroded

  18. Pass110,264 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    110,264 miles
    Test number
    176160394425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail110,231 miles (+10,898)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,231 miles
    Test number
    628327184063
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

  20. Pass99,333 miles (+13,302)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    99,333 miles
    Test number
    846191183029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,031 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    86,031 miles
    Test number
    447162882022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer box outer casing corroded

  22. Fail86,031 miles (+14,169)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,031 miles
    Test number
    859222982056
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer box outer casing corroded

  23. Pass71,862 miles (+13,847)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    71,862 miles
    Test number
    176954981428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,015 miles (+13,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,015 miles
    Test number
    531468080058
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass44,733 miles (+13,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,733 miles
    Test number
    592635589040
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass31,489 miles (+11,060)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,489 miles
    Test number
    423988988010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,429 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,429 miles
    Test number
    493169087087
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Fail20,429 miles (+4,854)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,429 miles
    Test number
    191277787094
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass15,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    15,575 miles
    Test number
    643495246122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 XCW

Does J9 XCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 XCW is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 XCW?
The MOT on J9 XCW is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 XCW done?
J9 XCW was recorded at 181,893 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 8,289 miles a year.
Has J9 XCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 XCW has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on J9 XCW 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 J9 XCW find?
J9 XCW passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear lower vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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