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Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

L13 THJMOT history

L13 THJ is a red petrol MINI first used on 22 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 99,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

L13 THJ red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
99,964 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 THJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 THJ was last recorded at 99,964 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 2,401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,563 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,401 miles
Average per year
4,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,964 miles
  • 2024 – 97,563 miles
  • 2023 – 94,571 miles
  • 2022 – 93,635 miles
  • 2021 – 92,504 miles
  • 2020 – 91,063 miles
  • 2019 – 88,204 miles
  • 2018 – 84,756 miles
  • 2017 – 80,695 miles
  • 2016 – 75,473 miles
  • 2015 – 69,688 miles
  • 2014 – 62,184 miles
  • 2013 – 55,367 miles
  • 2011 – 41,907 miles
  • 2009 – 23,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,964 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,964 miles (+2,401)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    99,964 miles
    Test number
    157732918803
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass97,563 miles (+2,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    97,563 miles
    Test number
    561609656549
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass94,571 miles (+936)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    94,571 miles
    Test number
    118562191523
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass93,635 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    93,635 miles
    Test number
    631217631604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail93,634 miles (+1,130)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,634 miles
    Test number
    282170877271
    • MajorNearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass92,504 miles (+1,441)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    92,504 miles
    Test number
    438262415106
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass91,063 miles (+2,859)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,063 miles
    Test number
    322116088603
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass88,204 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,204 miles
    Test number
    696408361791
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail88,204 miles (+3,448)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,204 miles
    Test number
    187735619245
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass84,756 miles (+4,061)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    84,756 miles
    Test number
    286148133075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,695 miles (+5,222)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,695 miles
    Test number
    276011760970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,473 miles (+5,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    75,473 miles
    Test number
    429194598733
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass69,688 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,688 miles
    Test number
    259810525139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,648 miles (+7,464)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,648 miles
    Test number
    857548315167
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Fail62,184 miles3 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,184 miles
    Test number
    606180234145
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust rear mount slightly corroded and weakend.
    • NoteSlight play on both front lower suspension arm rear mount bushes.

  16. Pass62,184 miles (+11)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,184 miles
    Test number
    956030134142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust rear mount slightly corroded and weakend.
    • NoteSlight play on both front lower suspension arm rear mount bushes.

  17. Fail62,173 miles (+6,806)2 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,173 miles
    Test number
    207211724477
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front wipers worn
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer slightly corroded
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing unevenly. Nearside rear approx 30% worn, offside rear 10% worn approx

  18. Pass55,367 miles (+13,460)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,367 miles
    Test number
    575491173040
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteRear exhaust heavily corroded

  19. Pass41,907 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    41,907 miles
    Test number
    626623821163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail41,907 miles (+18,584)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,907 miles
    Test number
    678390421172
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass23,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    23,323 miles
    Test number
    472949729148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 THJ

Does L13 THJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 THJ is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L13 THJ?
The MOT on L13 THJ is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 THJ done?
L13 THJ was recorded at 99,964 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 4,628 miles a year.
Has L13 THJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 THJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L13 THJ 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 L13 THJ find?
L13 THJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 3 more.

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