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Gold · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

L3 JFAMOT history

L3 JFA is a gold petrol MINI first used on 23 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 91,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

L3 JFA gold MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
91,255 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 JFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 JFA was last recorded at 91,255 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,960 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
295 miles
Average per year
4,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,255 miles
  • 2025 – 90,960 miles
  • 2024 – 90,422 miles
  • 2023 – 89,267 miles
  • 2022 – 87,537 miles
  • 2021 – 84,596 miles
  • 2020 – 82,852 miles
  • 2019 – 80,497 miles
  • 2018 – 75,664 miles
  • 2017 – 70,631 miles
  • 2016 – 65,095 miles
  • 2015 – 59,101 miles
  • 2014 – 52,719 miles
  • 2013 – 46,891 miles
  • 2012 – 41,192 miles
  • 2011 – 34,657 miles
  • 2010 – 30,016 miles
  • 2009 – 24,890 miles
  • 2008 – 19,605 miles
  • 2007 – 15,996 miles
  • 2006 – 10,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,255 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2008–2009

  • Plastic covers prevent full inspection of various components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • 3 nails in nearside front tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

30 tests since 14 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,255 miles (+295)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    91,255 miles
    Test number
    924657993305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,960 miles (+538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    90,960 miles
    Test number
    388538234611
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak COOLANT LEAK ENGINE BAY
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy REAR BACK BOX BAFFLES DEFECTIVE (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass90,422 miles (+1,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    90,422 miles
    Test number
    731717318693
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass89,267 miles (+1,730)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    89,267 miles
    Test number
    940210830331
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange/gasket leaking. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,537 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    87,537 miles
    Test number
    282696452376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  6. Fail87,537 miles (+2,941)3 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,537 miles
    Test number
    421305905126
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  7. Pass84,596 miles (+1,744)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,596 miles
    Test number
    574070499957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    82,852 miles
    Test number
    707784866285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail82,852 miles (+2,355)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,852 miles
    Test number
    137265272153
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass80,497 miles (+4,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,497 miles
    Test number
    244617843227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap perished

  11. Pass75,664 miles (+5,033)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    75,664 miles
    Test number
    563910327592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn thin on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers prevent full inspection of various components

  12. Pass70,631 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,631 miles
    Test number
    676198697108
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated

  13. Fail70,626 miles (+5,531)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,626 miles
    Test number
    353370289633
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated

  14. Pass65,095 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,095 miles
    Test number
    825567365539
    • AdvisoryAnti slip provision worn on brake pedal
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers prevent full inspection of various components

  15. Fail65,095 miles (+5,994)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,095 miles
    Test number
    921101244390
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails
    • AdvisoryAnti slip provision worn on brake pedal
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers prevent full inspection of various components

  16. Pass59,101 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,101 miles
    Test number
    844713824939
    • Advisory3 nails in nearside front tyre

  17. Fail59,101 miles (+6,382)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,101 miles
    Test number
    110794152406
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Advisory3 nails in nearside front tyre

  18. Pass52,719 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,719 miles
    Test number
    487966484235
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail52,719 miles (+5,828)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,719 miles
    Test number
    649536284225
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail46,891 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,891 miles
    Test number
    486507383228
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteCap missing of expansion bottle

  21. Pass46,891 miles (+5,699)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    46,891 miles
    Test number
    638057583281
    • NoteCap missing of expansion bottle

  22. Pass41,192 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    41,192 miles
    Test number
    986686492248
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer in poor condition

  23. Fail41,192 miles (+6,535)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,192 miles
    Test number
    618316392278
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer in poor condition

  24. Pass34,657 miles (+4,641)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,657 miles
    Test number
    146367671267
    • NoteRadiator has a slight leak

  25. Pass30,016 miles (+5,126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,016 miles
    Test number
    223895970225
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass24,890 miles (+96)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,890 miles
    Test number
    893055589295
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Fail24,794 miles (+5,189)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,794 miles
    Test number
    683270789284
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/S & N/S FRONT WIPER BLADES SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON ENDS

  28. Pass19,605 miles (+3,609)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,605 miles
    Test number
    230392288203
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass15,996 miles (+5,321)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    15,996 miles
    Test number
    394066987217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass10,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    10,675 miles
    Test number
    321357186215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 JFA

Does L3 JFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 JFA is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 JFA?
The MOT on L3 JFA is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 JFA done?
L3 JFA was recorded at 91,255 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 4,030 miles a year.
Has L3 JFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 JFA has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L3 JFA 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 L3 JFA find?
L3 JFA passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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