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Pink · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

L15 HJLMOT history

L15 HJL is a pink petrol MINI first used on 17 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 85,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2025.

L15 HJL pink MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2026
Mileage
85,359 mi
At MOT on 28 Jun 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 HJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Pink
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 HJL was last recorded at 85,359 miles on 28 Jun 2025, 5,442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,917 miles · 4 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5,442 miles
Average per year
3,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,359 miles
  • 2024 – 79,917 miles
  • 2023 – 77,454 miles
  • 2022 – 77,192 miles
  • 2021 – 76,900 miles
  • 2019 – 76,893 miles
  • 2018 – 76,712 miles
  • 2017 – 76,597 miles
  • 2016 – 69,750 miles
  • 2015 – 62,533 miles
  • 2014 – 57,587 miles
  • 2013 – 49,942 miles
  • 2012 – 43,200 miles
  • 2011 – 41,235 miles
  • 2010 – 34,197 miles
  • 2009 – 30,500 miles
  • 2007 – 27,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,359 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cup sealing ring Pershing recommend replace soon

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,359 miles (+5,442)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    85,359 miles
    Test number
    408138991869
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cup sealing ring Pershing recommend replace soon

  2. Pass79,917 miles (+2,463)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    79,917 miles
    Test number
    565255613091
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass77,454 miles (+262)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    77,454 miles
    Test number
    321728559169
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dangerous (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dangerous (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  4. Pass77,192 miles (+292)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    77,192 miles
    Test number
    119848042113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear bush (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  5. Pass76,900 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    76,900 miles
    Test number
    386119755634
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass76,893 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,893 miles
    Test number
    759891053740
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  7. Fail76,893 miles (+181)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,893 miles
    Test number
    682189504551
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  8. Pass76,712 miles (+115)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    76,712 miles
    Test number
    106112990520
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass76,597 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,597 miles
    Test number
    890250782331
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner & outer edge

  10. Fail76,597 miles (+6,847)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,597 miles
    Test number
    621412798628
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner & outer edge

  11. Pass69,750 miles (+7,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    69,750 miles
    Test number
    275221694558
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly smearing

  12. Pass62,533 miles (+4,946)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    62,533 miles
    Test number
    396377255133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,587 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,587 miles
    Test number
    326061964188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail57,587 miles (+7,645)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,587 miles
    Test number
    297011564180
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass49,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,942 miles
    Test number
    458577173173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,942 miles (+6,742)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,942 miles
    Test number
    968617173125
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass43,200 miles (+1,965)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    43,200 miles
    Test number
    226728872189
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBattery light flickers
    • NoteKnocking noise from engine bay
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
    • NoteRear lights flicker

  18. Pass41,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,235 miles
    Test number
    999851471153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,235 miles (+7,038)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,235 miles
    Test number
    237169561176
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass34,197 miles (+11)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,197 miles
    Test number
    103264070191
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll tyres deteriorated and close to legal limit
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail34,186 miles (+3,686)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,186 miles
    Test number
    363133870121
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll tyres deteriorated and close to legal limit
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass30,500 miles (+3,150)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,500 miles
    Test number
    921347529026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,350 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,350 miles
    Test number
    504227027342
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass27,350 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    27,350 miles
    Test number
    791337127305
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about L15 HJL

Does L15 HJL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L15 HJL expired on 3 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L15 HJL?
The MOT on L15 HJL expired on 3 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L15 HJL done?
L15 HJL was recorded at 85,359 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2025, an average of 3,297 miles a year.
Has L15 HJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 HJL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on L15 HJL 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 L15 HJL find?
L15 HJL passed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2025 with 13 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 10 more.

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