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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

L90 JOYMOT history

L90 JOY is a blue petrol MINI first used on 21 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

L90 JOY blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
139,722 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 JOY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 JOY was last recorded at 139,722 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 12,744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,978 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,744 miles
Average per year
5,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,722 miles
  • 2024 – 126,978 miles
  • 2023 – 114,827 miles
  • 2022 – 105,794 miles
  • 2021 – 96,448 miles
  • 2020 – 87,256 miles
  • 2019 – 82,459 miles
  • 2018 – 79,995 miles
  • 2017 – 76,211 miles
  • 2016 – 73,872 miles
  • 2015 – 72,052 miles
  • 2014 – 70,531 miles
  • 2013 – 68,025 miles
  • 2012 – 66,202 miles
  • 2011 – 62,932 miles
  • 2010 – 58,967 miles
  • 2009 – 55,706 miles
  • 2008 – 52,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,722 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binds when jacked up only
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,722 miles (+12,744)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    139,722 miles
    Test number
    274237375903
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binds when jacked up only
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  2. Pass126,978 miles (+12,151)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    126,978 miles
    Test number
    230368154097
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass114,827 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    114,827 miles
    Test number
    594259685193
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail114,827 miles (+9,033)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,827 miles
    Test number
    111808607516
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass105,794 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    105,794 miles
    Test number
    205957637624
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail105,794 miles (+9,346)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,794 miles
    Test number
    909493069111
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass96,448 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,448 miles
    Test number
    268668762739
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail96,448 miles (+9,192)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,448 miles
    Test number
    997849005647
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass87,256 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,256 miles
    Test number
    665196218253
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail87,256 miles (+4,797)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,256 miles
    Test number
    654570909579
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass82,459 miles (+2,464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,459 miles
    Test number
    669737643380
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass79,995 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    79,995 miles
    Test number
    817488422857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  13. Fail79,976 miles (+3,765)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,976 miles
    Test number
    708616369233
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  14. Pass76,211 miles (+2,339)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    76,211 miles
    Test number
    477871922355
    • AdvisoryBack box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres perished

  15. Pass73,872 miles (+1,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    73,872 miles
    Test number
    607187910094
    • AdvisoryRear back box deteriorating

  16. Pass72,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    72,052 miles
    Test number
    581113409884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,052 miles (+1,521)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,052 miles
    Test number
    752954026554
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass70,531 miles (+2,506)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    70,531 miles
    Test number
    439085224326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,025 miles (+1,823)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,025 miles
    Test number
    929370213314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,202 miles (+3,270)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    66,202 miles
    Test number
    175110722385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,932 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    62,932 miles
    Test number
    406558811374
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteOffside rear jacking point missing

  22. Fail62,932 miles (+3,965)2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,932 miles
    Test number
    555728011374
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteOffside rear jacking point missing

  23. Pass58,967 miles (+3,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    58,967 miles
    Test number
    361552420394
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass55,706 miles (+3,337)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    55,706 miles
    Test number
    721945419323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,369 miles (+5,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    52,369 miles
    Test number
    412199828323
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass46,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    46,794 miles
    Test number
    364549898000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 JOY

Does L90 JOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 JOY is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 JOY?
The MOT on L90 JOY is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 JOY done?
L90 JOY was recorded at 139,722 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 5,277 miles a year.
Has L90 JOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 JOY has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 JOY 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 L90 JOY find?
L90 JOY passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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