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Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

L26 JFHMOT history

L26 JFH is a black petrol MINI first used on 29 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 79,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

L26 JFH black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2026
Mileage
79,378 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 JFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 JFH was last recorded at 79,378 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 1,992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,386 miles · 9 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,992 miles
Average per year
3,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,378 miles
  • 2024 – 77,386 miles
  • 2022 – 73,917 miles
  • 2021 – 71,628 miles
  • 2020 – 70,207 miles
  • 2019 – 68,942 miles
  • 2018 – 63,964 miles
  • 2017 – 61,117 miles
  • 2016 – 56,925 miles
  • 2015 – 52,011 miles
  • 2014 – 47,435 miles
  • 2013 – 42,794 miles
  • 2012 – 39,152 miles
  • 2011 – 34,099 miles
  • 2010 – 25,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,378 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Unable to check rear belts.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive turbo leaking, and various places from top of engine.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,378 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    79,378 miles
    Test number
    635148017942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail79,378 miles (+1,992)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,378 miles
    Test number
    629514156797
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass77,386 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    77,386 miles
    Test number
    684021200393
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail77,384 miles (+3,467)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,384 miles
    Test number
    638475500963
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to engine misfiring not wanting to cause damage (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,917 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,917 miles
    Test number
    125432336861
    • AdvisoryRear Unable to check rear belts.

  6. Fail73,917 miles (+2,289)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,917 miles
    Test number
    379031339017
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Unable to check rear belts.

  7. Pass71,628 miles (+1,421)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    71,628 miles
    Test number
    807851428085
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe corroded.
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad wear wire disconnected and damaged.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded.

  8. Pass70,207 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,207 miles
    Test number
    544843736411
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Fail70,207 miles (+1,265)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,207 miles
    Test number
    120891220548
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass68,942 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,942 miles
    Test number
    460921198374
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive turbo leaking, and various places from top of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail68,928 miles (+4,964)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,928 miles
    Test number
    296419232365
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front DRL not working, also incorporates the side lamp.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive turbo leaking, and various places from top of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass63,964 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    63,964 miles
    Test number
    802987102911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,940 miles (+2,823)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,940 miles
    Test number
    362008263943
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi section (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from around the turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass61,117 miles (+4,192)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    61,117 miles
    Test number
    694041645876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has damage to sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass56,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    56,925 miles
    Test number
    753275498619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,925 miles (+4,914)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,925 miles
    Test number
    686541085045
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on insides edge (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass52,011 miles (+4,576)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    52,011 miles
    Test number
    107825564471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass47,435 miles (+4,641)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,435 miles
    Test number
    485730004407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,794 miles (+3,642)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    42,794 miles
    Test number
    526427393287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,152 miles (+5,053)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,152 miles
    Test number
    657501612308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,099 miles (+1,129)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    34,099 miles
    Test number
    919261621382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,970 miles (+7,784)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    32,970 miles
    Test number
    165555751204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    25,186 miles
    Test number
    251742150238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 JFH

Does L26 JFH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L26 JFH expired on 8 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L26 JFH?
The MOT on L26 JFH expired on 8 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L26 JFH done?
L26 JFH was recorded at 79,378 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 3,720 miles a year.
Has L26 JFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 JFH has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L26 JFH 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 L26 JFH find?
L26 JFH passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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