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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

S44 JWFMOT history

S44 JWF is a black petrol MINI first used on 3 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 97,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

S44 JWF black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
97,357 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 JWF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 JWF was last recorded at 97,357 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,925 miles · 9 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
432 miles
Average per year
3,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,357 miles
  • 2024 – 96,925 miles
  • 2023 – 96,305 miles
  • 2022 – 95,674 miles
  • 2021 – 92,381 miles
  • 2020 – 91,253 miles
  • 2019 – 89,965 miles
  • 2017 – 87,391 miles
  • 2016 – 81,033 miles
  • 2015 – 72,167 miles
  • 2014 – 67,004 miles
  • 2013 – 61,306 miles
  • 2012 – 57,126 miles
  • 2011 – 54,101 miles
  • 2010 – 48,732 miles
  • 2009 – 46,353 miles
  • 2008 – 42,988 miles
  • 2007 – 39,194 miles
  • 2006 – 36,014 miles
  • 2005 – 31,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,357 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front headlight aim on limit
  • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
  • AdvisoryMinor oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryN/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing low on edges
  • AdvisoryO/s/f brake pipe corroded
  • AdvisoryO/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
  • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing low on edges
  • AdvisoryRear number plate slightly poor

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.

  • O/s/r tyre wearing low

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • O/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine and gear box damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • O/s/f tyre on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,357 miles (+432)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    97,357 miles
    Test number
    374708128736
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlight aim on limit
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing low on edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing low on edges
    • AdvisoryRear number plate slightly poor

  2. Pass96,925 miles (+620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    96,925 miles
    Test number
    858551165774
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak

  3. Pass96,305 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    96,305 miles
    Test number
    770490965966
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing low

  4. Fail96,294 miles (+620)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,294 miles
    Test number
    592909957911
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing low

  5. Pass95,674 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,674 miles
    Test number
    955579530721
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing low

  6. Fail95,669 miles (+3,288)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,669 miles
    Test number
    413108497063
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing low

  7. Pass92,381 miles (+1,128)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    92,381 miles
    Test number
    417898880346
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes pitted/corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine/gearbox damp
    • AdvisoryPower steering feels slightly heavy and steering fan not working

  8. Pass91,253 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    91,253 miles
    Test number
    281452776020
    • AdvisoryEngine and gear box damp
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre on limit
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s/f wheel bearing

  9. Fail91,232 miles (+1,267)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,232 miles
    Test number
    838949823734
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine and gear box damp
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre on limit
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s/f wheel bearing

  10. Pass89,965 miles (+2,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    89,965 miles
    Test number
    517709998830
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on edges- 205/45/17

  11. Pass87,391 miles (+33)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    87,391 miles
    Test number
    603599359128
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust box (cat) slight leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail87,358 miles (+6,325)1 dangerous3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,358 miles
    Test number
    992075437886
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension retaining device missing x2 lower ball joint bolts (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust box (cat) slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass81,033 miles (+8,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    81,033 miles
    Test number
    164722213204
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded slight blow

  14. Pass72,167 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    72,167 miles
    Test number
    910268473345
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front-rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail72,167 miles (+5,163)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,167 miles
    Test number
    964019335611
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front-rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass67,004 miles (+5,698)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    67,004 miles
    Test number
    778721294151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTpms light illuminated

  17. Pass61,306 miles (+4,180)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    61,306 miles
    Test number
    478116863220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,126 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    57,126 miles
    Test number
    358422042499
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail57,126 miles (+3,025)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,126 miles
    Test number
    587512042233
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass54,101 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    54,101 miles
    Test number
    997085801320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,094 miles (+5,362)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,094 miles
    Test number
    189334401391
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass48,732 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    48,732 miles
    Test number
    602938370239
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc has slight corrosion to inner face
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking slightly

  23. Fail48,730 miles (+2,377)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,730 miles
    Test number
    461907070273
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc has slight corrosion to inner face
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking slightly

  24. Pass46,353 miles (+3,365)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    46,353 miles
    Test number
    491693909356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,988 miles (+3,794)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,988 miles
    Test number
    934350688255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,194 miles (+3,180)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    39,194 miles
    Test number
    864339767276
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f tyres both on 2mm of tread

  27. Pass36,014 miles (+4,077)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    36,014 miles
    Test number
    992697176293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass31,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    31,937 miles
    Test number
    400897075295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 JWF

Does S44 JWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 JWF is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S44 JWF?
The MOT on S44 JWF is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 JWF done?
S44 JWF was recorded at 97,357 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 3,243 miles a year.
Has S44 JWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 JWF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S44 JWF 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 S44 JWF find?
S44 JWF passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 9 advisories: both front headlight aim on limit; both rear brake pipes corroded; minor oil leak, and 6 more.

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