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Purple · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

T13 JLSMOT history

T13 JLS is a purple petrol MINI first used on 16 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 63,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
63,864 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T13 JLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T13 JLS was last recorded at 63,864 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,433 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
431 miles
Average per year
2,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,864 miles
  • 2023 – 62,882 miles
  • 2022 – 62,134 miles
  • 2021 – 61,358 miles
  • 2020 – 60,721 miles
  • 2019 – 59,937 miles
  • 2018 – 58,895 miles
  • 2017 – 57,394 miles
  • 2016 – 55,382 miles
  • 2015 – 52,701 miles
  • 2014 – 50,088 miles
  • 2013 – 48,473 miles
  • 2012 – 45,571 miles
  • 2011 – 40,202 miles
  • 2010 – 33,500 miles
  • 2009 – 28,294 miles
  • 2008 – 24,769 miles
  • 2007 – 20,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,864 miles
  • MinorOffside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deterioratedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,864 miles (+431)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    63,864 miles
    Test number
    850169751198
    • MinorOffside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass63,433 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    63,433 miles
    Test number
    478055861682
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail63,433 miles (+551)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,433 miles
    Test number
    135437181292
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass62,882 miles (+748)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    62,882 miles
    Test number
    422444589536
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass62,134 miles (+776)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    62,134 miles
    Test number
    465347101715
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated, however still sealing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Signs of multiple leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass61,358 miles (+637)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    61,358 miles
    Test number
    304851541122
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly worn but still sufficiently sealing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F cracking heavily and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass60,721 miles (+784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    60,721 miles
    Test number
    329574620121
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal has developed cracks

  8. Pass59,937 miles (+1,042)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,937 miles
    Test number
    873664841492
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass58,895 miles (+1,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    58,895 miles
    Test number
    860982930999
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass57,394 miles (+2,012)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    57,394 miles
    Test number
    338532730983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,382 miles (+2,681)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,382 miles
    Test number
    509002358198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,701 miles (+2,613)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    52,701 miles
    Test number
    700304611907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,088 miles (+1,615)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    50,088 miles
    Test number
    389023844377
    • NoteNearside door mirror broken
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corrodid

  14. Pass48,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    48,473 miles
    Test number
    236858843326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,473 miles (+2,902)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,473 miles
    Test number
    296948643366
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Fail45,571 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,571 miles
    Test number
    275843442362
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s & n/s rear tyres side walls deteriorated

  17. Pass45,571 miles (+5,369)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    45,571 miles
    Test number
    588823242398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s & n/s rear tyres side walls deteriorated

  18. Pass40,202 miles (+6,702)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    40,202 miles
    Test number
    577334541348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,500 miles (+5,206)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    33,500 miles
    Test number
    314395340334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,294 miles
    Test number
    414236649340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,294 miles (+3,525)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,294 miles
    Test number
    970656249358
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass24,769 miles (+4,300)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    24,769 miles
    Test number
    822548448366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    20,469 miles
    Test number
    963199447392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T13 JLS

Does T13 JLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T13 JLS is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T13 JLS?
The MOT on T13 JLS is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T13 JLS done?
T13 JLS was recorded at 63,864 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 2,413 miles a year.
Has T13 JLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T13 JLS has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T13 JLS 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 T13 JLS find?
T13 JLS passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside all direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute; fuel cap seal deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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