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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

S15 NJEMOT history

S15 NJE is a silver petrol MINI first used on 15 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 94,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

S15 NJE silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
94,173 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 NJE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 NJE was last recorded at 94,173 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 1,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,871 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,302 miles
Average per year
2,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,173 miles
  • 2025 – 92,871 miles
  • 2024 – 91,611 miles
  • 2023 – 85,894 miles
  • 2022 – 82,726 miles
  • 2021 – 79,907 miles
  • 2020 – 78,225 miles
  • 2019 – 76,558 miles
  • 2018 – 75,064 miles
  • 2017 – 72,151 miles
  • 2016 – 69,615 miles
  • 2015 – 68,292 miles
  • 2014 – 65,722 miles
  • 2013 – 62,812 miles
  • 2012 – 57,582 miles
  • 2011 – 49,942 miles
  • 2010 – 49,277 miles
  • 2009 – 46,523 miles
  • 2008 – 42,956 miles
  • 2007 – 38,598 miles
  • 2006 – 34,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,173 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,173 miles (+1,302)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    94,173 miles
    Test number
    239194641960
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass92,871 miles (+1,260)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    92,871 miles
    Test number
    841637170931
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass91,611 miles (+5,717)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    91,611 miles
    Test number
    577553895244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,894 miles (+3,168)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    85,894 miles
    Test number
    987237681283
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass82,726 miles (+2,819)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    82,726 miles
    Test number
    966551679826
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass79,907 miles (+1,682)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    79,907 miles
    Test number
    427068768857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass78,225 miles (+1,667)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    78,225 miles
    Test number
    970391418585
    • AdvisoryFront Engine oil dip stick missing
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass76,558 miles (+1,494)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    76,558 miles
    Test number
    226071039725
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases right hand rear back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

  9. Pass75,064 miles (+2,913)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,064 miles
    Test number
    721921162049
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle

  10. Pass72,151 miles (+92)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,151 miles
    Test number
    128984655626
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail72,059 miles (+2,444)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,059 miles
    Test number
    111923773071
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass69,615 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    69,615 miles
    Test number
    461101952740
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail69,552 miles (+1,260)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,552 miles
    Test number
    286855845654
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass68,292 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,292 miles
    Test number
    246744505476
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail68,292 miles (+2,570)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,292 miles
    Test number
    755923705173
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass65,722 miles (+2,910)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,722 miles
    Test number
    436331094089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,812 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,812 miles
    Test number
    199758893027
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail62,812 miles (+5,230)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,812 miles
    Test number
    268748093083
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass57,582 miles (+7,640)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    57,582 miles
    Test number
    318123082075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  20. Pass49,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    49,942 miles
    Test number
    315266691052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,942 miles (+665)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,942 miles
    Test number
    139345091483
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  22. Pass49,277 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    49,277 miles
    Test number
    112006770163
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteInner surfaces on rear brake discs pitted
    • NoteO/s spot lamp not working

  23. Fail49,277 miles (+2,754)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,277 miles
    Test number
    143605870174
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteInner surfaces on rear brake discs pitted
    • NoteO/s spot lamp not working

  24. Fail46,523 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,523 miles
    Test number
    221863169455
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteCluch pedal rubber missing

  25. Pass46,523 miles (+3,567)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,523 miles
    Test number
    581723969189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteCluch pedal rubber missing

  26. Pass42,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    42,956 miles
    Test number
    634832978127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail42,956 miles (+4,358)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,956 miles
    Test number
    103732978170
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass38,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    38,598 miles
    Test number
    401588077185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail38,598 miles (+4,032)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,598 miles
    Test number
    880247677197
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass34,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    34,566 miles
    Test number
    364635296019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S15 NJE

Does S15 NJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 NJE is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 NJE?
The MOT on S15 NJE is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 NJE done?
S15 NJE was recorded at 94,173 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 2,976 miles a year.
Has S15 NJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 NJE has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on S15 NJE 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 S15 NJE find?
S15 NJE passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; central exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp missing, and 5 more.

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