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Green · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

L55 JCFMOT history

L55 JCF is a green petrol MINI first used on 7 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 80,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

L55 JCF green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
80,184 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 JCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 JCF was last recorded at 80,184 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,953 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
231 miles
Average per year
4,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,184 miles
  • 2024 – 79,953 miles
  • 2022 – 77,405 miles
  • 2021 – 73,953 miles
  • 2020 – 69,977 miles
  • 2019 – 67,109 miles
  • 2018 – 59,957 miles
  • 2017 – 57,366 miles
  • 2016 – 54,620 miles
  • 2015 – 50,365 miles
  • 2014 – 46,648 miles
  • 2013 – 39,746 miles
  • 2012 – 34,302 miles
  • 2011 – 28,295 miles
  • 2010 – 17,559 miles
  • 2009 – 12,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,184 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear 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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,184 miles (+231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    80,184 miles
    Test number
    841144526320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass79,953 miles (+1,426)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    79,953 miles
    Test number
    163365015965
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,527 miles (+1,122)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    78,527 miles
    Test number
    598805228139
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass77,405 miles (+3,452)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    77,405 miles
    Test number
    101578855507
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass73,953 miles (+3,976)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    73,953 miles
    Test number
    415477299828
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3rd stop lamp has 2 bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf,nsr, osf and osr corroding where they join flexis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass69,977 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    69,977 miles
    Test number
    529317995961
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail69,977 miles (+2,868)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,977 miles
    Test number
    375832162173
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass67,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,109 miles
    Test number
    914267624322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,109 miles (+6,792)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,109 miles
    Test number
    895971715224
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass60,317 miles (+360)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    60,317 miles
    Test number
    671947410852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,957 miles (+2,591)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    59,957 miles
    Test number
    910340181571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    57,366 miles
    Test number
    517686378315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,366 miles (+2,746)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,366 miles
    Test number
    524105309506
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass54,620 miles (+4,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    54,620 miles
    Test number
    393748023621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass50,365 miles (+3,717)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    50,365 miles
    Test number
    645497443985
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  16. Pass46,648 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    46,648 miles
    Test number
    369350644442
    • NoteEngine management light staying on.

  17. Fail46,645 miles (+6,899)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,645 miles
    Test number
    647849434245
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine management light staying on.

  18. Pass39,746 miles (+5,444)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    39,746 miles
    Test number
    485246023202
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to wear inner edges.

  19. Pass34,302 miles (+6,007)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    34,302 miles
    Test number
    847247632276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,295 miles (+5,197)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,295 miles
    Test number
    779534731365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail23,098 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,098 miles
    Test number
    859560221088
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass23,098 miles (+5,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    23,098 miles
    Test number
    897670221033
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass17,559 miles (+4,988)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    17,559 miles
    Test number
    122838310426
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine oil leak from sump
    • NoteFront wipers split at ends, may soon not clear screen adequately

  24. Pass12,571 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    12,571 miles
    Test number
    113752729061
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail12,571 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,571 miles
    Test number
    132272429024
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about L55 JCF

Does L55 JCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 JCF is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 JCF?
The MOT on L55 JCF is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 JCF done?
L55 JCF was recorded at 80,184 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 4,006 miles a year.
Has L55 JCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 JCF has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on L55 JCF 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 L55 JCF find?
L55 JCF passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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