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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

L40 TJSMOT history

L40 TJS is a black petrol MINI first used on 31 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2023 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 99,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2022.

L40 TJS black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2023
Mileage
99,681 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2022
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 TJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 TJS was last recorded at 99,681 miles on 25 Aug 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,681 miles · 22 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 99,681 miles
  • 2021 – 96,329 miles
  • 2020 – 95,820 miles
  • 2019 – 86,965 miles
  • 2018 – 85,690 miles
  • 2017 – 84,836 miles
  • 2016 – 83,529 miles
  • 2015 – 83,007 miles
  • 2014 – 74,348 miles
  • 2013 – 69,274 miles
  • 2012 – 61,729 miles
  • 2011 – 57,632 miles
  • 2010 – 54,512 miles
  • 2009 – 50,279 miles
  • 2008 – 43,215 miles
  • 2007 – 33,785 miles
  • 2006 – 24,584 miles
  • 2005 – 17,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,681 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,681 miles
    Test number
    992696908989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail99,681 miles (+3,352)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,681 miles
    Test number
    466159080438
    • DangerousExhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • DangerousFuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested OVERHEATING (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass96,329 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,329 miles
    Test number
    177045170499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail96,329 miles (+509)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,329 miles
    Test number
    569670429358
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass95,820 miles (+8,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    95,820 miles
    Test number
    313337688510
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  6. Pass86,965 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    86,965 miles
    Test number
    589518707651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,690 miles (+854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    85,690 miles
    Test number
    334125831730
    • AdvisoryRust scab off side rear quarter boarder line at time of test
  8. Pass84,836 miles (+1,307)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    84,836 miles
    Test number
    557914610132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,529 miles (+522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    83,529 miles
    Test number
    661111814384
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass83,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    83,007 miles
    Test number
    596211194804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,007 miles (+8,659)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,007 miles
    Test number
    607463099480
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  12. Pass74,348 miles (+5,074)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,348 miles
    Test number
    716000484240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,274 miles (+37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,274 miles
    Test number
    467973583219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing 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)
  14. Fail69,237 miles (+7,508)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,237 miles
    Test number
    686562283257
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing 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)
  15. Pass61,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    61,729 miles
    Test number
    167927292263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,729 miles (+4,097)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,729 miles
    Test number
    329827492455
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  17. Pass57,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,632 miles
    Test number
    365527991443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,632 miles (+3,120)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,632 miles
    Test number
    409767591237
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  19. Pass54,512 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    54,512 miles
    Test number
    152550500371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,508 miles (+4,229)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,508 miles
    Test number
    233579190283
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
  21. Pass50,279 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,279 miles
    Test number
    232025499217
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  22. Fail50,279 miles (+7,064)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,279 miles
    Test number
    661395599296
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  23. Pass43,215 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    43,215 miles
    Test number
    632834798271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  24. Fail43,215 miles (+9,430)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,215 miles
    Test number
    851914998288
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  25. Pass33,785 miles (+9,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    33,785 miles
    Test number
    990561197241
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  26. Pass24,584 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    24,584 miles
    Test number
    600715186239
    • NoteSlight damage to windscreen
  27. Fail24,584 miles (+6,881)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,584 miles
    Test number
    254074686204
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight damage to windscreen
  28. Fail17,703 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,703 miles
    Test number
    260244705394
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteREAR NUMBER PLATE POOR CONDITION
  29. Pass17,703 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    17,703 miles
    Test number
    262214705371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteREAR NUMBER PLATE POOR CONDITION

Questions about L40 TJS

Does L40 TJS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 TJS expired on 24 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 TJS?
The MOT on L40 TJS expired on 24 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 TJS done?
L40 TJS was recorded at 99,681 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2022, an average of 4,875 miles a year.
Has L40 TJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 TJS has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L40 TJS 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 L40 TJS find?
L40 TJS passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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