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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

S12 OJSMOT history

S12 OJS is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 68,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

S12 OJS black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
68,592 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 OJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 OJS was last recorded at 68,592 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 2,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,498 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,094 miles
Average per year
2,456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,592 miles
  • 2025 – 66,498 miles
  • 2024 – 63,860 miles
  • 2023 – 61,320 miles
  • 2022 – 60,764 miles
  • 2021 – 54,586 miles
  • 2020 – 49,740 miles
  • 2019 – 45,830 miles
  • 2018 – 43,336 miles
  • 2017 – 41,851 miles
  • 2016 – 38,775 miles
  • 2015 – 36,428 miles
  • 2014 – 34,041 miles
  • 2013 – 32,903 miles
  • 2012 – 31,173 miles
  • 2011 – 30,794 miles
  • 2010 – 30,478 miles
  • 2009 – 29,739 miles
  • 2008 – 29,261 miles
  • 2007 – 28,303 miles
  • 2006 – 21,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,592 miles
  • AdvisoryMacpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front upper (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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

30 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,592 miles (+2,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    68,592 miles
    Test number
    793032255448
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass66,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    66,498 miles
    Test number
    423821325394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail66,498 miles (+2,638)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,498 miles
    Test number
    715251697159
    • MajorBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Strut top (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass63,860 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    63,860 miles
    Test number
    331903931389
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail63,860 miles (+2,540)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,860 miles
    Test number
    898809318183
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorMacpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass61,320 miles (+556)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    61,320 miles
    Test number
    690512408643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,764 miles (+6,178)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    60,764 miles
    Test number
    417053800239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,586 miles (+4,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    54,586 miles
    Test number
    387583469210
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass49,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    49,740 miles
    Test number
    381592314837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail49,740 miles (+3,910)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,740 miles
    Test number
    136185734855
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass45,830 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    45,830 miles
    Test number
    271533926565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail45,828 miles (+2,492)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,828 miles
    Test number
    359790721247
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass43,336 miles (+1,485)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,336 miles
    Test number
    297862826925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,851 miles (+3,076)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,851 miles
    Test number
    738602226644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,775 miles (+2,347)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,775 miles
    Test number
    902201428925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,428 miles (+2,387)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,428 miles
    Test number
    729864485180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,041 miles (+1,138)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    34,041 miles
    Test number
    495501884181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,903 miles (+1,730)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    32,903 miles
    Test number
    397092583129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres showing deteriation

  19. Fail31,173 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,173 miles
    Test number
    187363472111
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass31,173 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    31,173 miles
    Test number
    369473972174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,794 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,794 miles
    Test number
    866144771130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,792 miles (+314)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,792 miles
    Test number
    287523271160
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteBrake discs in poor condition

  23. Pass30,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    30,478 miles
    Test number
    543255270193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail30,478 miles (+739)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,478 miles
    Test number
    984713970123
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth front discs rusty

  25. Fail29,739 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,739 miles
    Test number
    201157489487
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass29,739 miles (+478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,739 miles
    Test number
    694077989191
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Fail29,261 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,261 miles
    Test number
    210337018296
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass29,261 miles (+958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,261 miles
    Test number
    342547318276
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass28,303 miles (+6,912)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,303 miles
    Test number
    352972027476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass21,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    21,391 miles
    Test number
    671124106350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 OJS

Does S12 OJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 OJS is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 OJS?
The MOT on S12 OJS is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 OJS done?
S12 OJS was recorded at 68,592 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 2,456 miles a year.
Has S12 OJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 OJS has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S12 OJS 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 S12 OJS find?
S12 OJS passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front upper.

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