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Red and White · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

T121 JAYMOT history

T121 JAY is a red and white petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 139,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
139,162 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 JAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 JAY was last recorded at 139,162 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 1,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,868 miles · 11 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1,294 miles
Average per year
5,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,162 miles
  • 2022 – 137,868 miles
  • 2021 – 132,025 miles
  • 2020 – 128,365 miles
  • 2019 – 122,793 miles
  • 2018 – 117,484 miles
  • 2017 – 107,814 miles
  • 2016 – 91,935 miles
  • 2015 – 79,870 miles
  • 2014 – 70,168 miles
  • 2013 – 63,535 miles
  • 2012 – 59,697 miles
  • 2011 – 55,863 miles
  • 2010 – 53,240 miles
  • 2009 – 50,943 miles
  • 2008 – 48,979 miles
  • 2007 – 46,125 miles
  • 2006 – 40,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,162 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,162 miles (+1,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    139,162 miles
    Test number
    954031819208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass137,868 miles (+5,843)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    137,868 miles
    Test number
    283979385639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,025 miles (+3,660)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    132,025 miles
    Test number
    794092175051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,365 miles (+5,572)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    128,365 miles
    Test number
    108081134282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,793 miles
    Test number
    185794590154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail122,793 miles (+5,309)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,793 miles
    Test number
    239982197491
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass117,484 miles (+9,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    117,484 miles
    Test number
    114999006935
    • 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))
  8. Pass107,814 miles (+15,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    107,814 miles
    Test number
    443832304274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass91,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    91,935 miles
    Test number
    794152691943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,935 miles (+4,028)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,935 miles
    Test number
    590839717229
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass87,907 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    87,907 miles
    Test number
    305542714160
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Fail87,907 miles (+8,037)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,907 miles
    Test number
    696401422606
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass79,870 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    79,870 miles
    Test number
    436378655021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,597 miles (+9,429)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,597 miles
    Test number
    645021055035
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
  15. Pass70,168 miles (+6,633)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    70,168 miles
    Test number
    776042054096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    63,535 miles
    Test number
    135812053042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,535 miles (+3,838)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,535 miles
    Test number
    405022353039
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  18. Fail59,697 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,697 miles
    Test number
    198461152485
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  19. Pass59,697 miles (+3,834)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    59,697 miles
    Test number
    978261252022
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  20. Pass55,863 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    55,863 miles
    Test number
    137052151029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,856 miles (+2,616)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,856 miles
    Test number
    396689241064
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  22. Pass53,240 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    53,240 miles
    Test number
    400026840053
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades split on ends
  23. Fail53,240 miles (+2,297)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,240 miles
    Test number
    844496840056
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades split on ends
  24. Pass50,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    50,943 miles
    Test number
    334190959050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail50,943 miles (+1,964)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,943 miles
    Test number
    483090959083
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  26. Pass48,979 miles (+2,854)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    48,979 miles
    Test number
    500720458072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass46,125 miles (+5,894)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    46,125 miles
    Test number
    830158417058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    40,231 miles
    Test number
    514154286222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail40,209 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,209 miles
    Test number
    260024586214
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T121 JAY

Does T121 JAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 JAY is valid until 20 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T121 JAY?
The MOT on T121 JAY is valid until 20 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 JAY done?
T121 JAY was recorded at 139,162 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 5,200 miles a year.
Has T121 JAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 JAY has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on T121 JAY 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 T121 JAY find?
T121 JAY passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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