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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

S6 JOUMOT history

S6 JOU is a red petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 69,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

S6 JOU red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
69,894 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 JOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 JOU was last recorded at 69,894 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,854 miles · 27 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
2,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,894 miles
  • 2024 – 69,854 miles
  • 2023 – 68,831 miles
  • 2022 – 67,612 miles
  • 2021 – 66,608 miles
  • 2020 – 65,577 miles
  • 2019 – 64,999 miles
  • 2018 – 63,341 miles
  • 2017 – 61,329 miles
  • 2016 – 59,110 miles
  • 2015 – 55,649 miles
  • 2013 – 49,794 miles
  • 2012 – 46,383 miles
  • 2011 – 41,455 miles
  • 2010 – 36,871 miles
  • 2009 – 28,566 miles
  • 2008 – 23,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,894 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front brake hose flexy ferrules corroded
  • AdvisoryFront subframe , front arms , rear subframe ,trailing arms 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,894 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    69,894 miles
    Test number
    559766955122
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hose flexy ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryFront subframe , front arms , rear subframe ,trailing arms corroded

  2. Fail69,854 miles (+1,023)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,854 miles
    Test number
    666963255587
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine starting to overheat at end of emissions test

  3. Pass68,831 miles (+1,219)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,831 miles
    Test number
    296058038852
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arms, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass67,612 miles (+32)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    67,612 miles
    Test number
    902118999608
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail67,580 miles (+972)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,580 miles
    Test number
    769913670727
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass66,608 miles (+28)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    66,608 miles
    Test number
    433208206158
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arms, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail66,580 miles (+1,003)6 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,580 miles
    Test number
    184801581446
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF and both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass65,577 miles (+578)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,577 miles
    Test number
    184270241629
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  9. Pass64,999 miles (+18)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    64,999 miles
    Test number
    134480516495
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail64,981 miles (+1,640)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,981 miles
    Test number
    352096118650
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass63,341 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,341 miles
    Test number
    751299520055
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated

  12. Fail63,340 miles (+2,011)1 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,340 miles
    Test number
    699156782571
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated

  13. Pass61,329 miles (+2,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    61,329 miles
    Test number
    195654764966
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass59,110 miles (+3,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    59,110 miles
    Test number
    526135296083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass55,649 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,649 miles
    Test number
    877451271794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail55,649 miles (+5,855)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,649 miles
    Test number
    761600311229
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass49,794 miles (+7)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,794 miles
    Test number
    716794263252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres Badly Cracking and Splitting
    • NoteBrake Pedal Spongy

  18. Fail49,787 miles (+3,404)1 dangerous1 failure9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,787 miles
    Test number
    186301063233
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres Badly Cracking and Splitting
    • NoteBrake Pedal Spongy

  19. Pass46,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,383 miles
    Test number
    787190752288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,383 miles (+4,928)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,383 miles
    Test number
    448870252242
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

  21. Pass41,455 miles (+4,584)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,455 miles
    Test number
    838461731274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,871 miles (+8,305)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,871 miles
    Test number
    464467330210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,566 miles (+5,485)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,566 miles
    Test number
    681100269296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    23,081 miles
    Test number
    754093568216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 JOU

Does S6 JOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 JOU is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 JOU?
The MOT on S6 JOU is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 JOU done?
S6 JOU was recorded at 69,894 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 2,686 miles a year.
Has S6 JOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 JOU has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S6 JOU 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 S6 JOU find?
S6 JOU passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: both front brake hose flexy ferrules corroded; front subframe , front arms , rear subframe ,trailing arms corroded.

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