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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

T321 JCWMOT history

T321 JCW is a blue petrol MINI first used on 25 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 79,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2026
Mileage
79,620 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T321 JCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T321 JCW was last recorded at 79,620 miles on 27 Mar 2025, 2,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,469 miles · 14 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,151 miles
Average per year
3,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,620 miles
  • 2024 – 77,469 miles
  • 2023 – 73,861 miles
  • 2022 – 70,215 miles
  • 2021 – 67,788 miles
  • 2020 – 64,666 miles
  • 2019 – 60,982 miles
  • 2018 – 57,399 miles
  • 2017 – 53,829 miles
  • 2016 – 50,027 miles
  • 2015 – 46,035 miles
  • 2014 – 43,195 miles
  • 2013 – 42,499 miles
  • 2012 – 39,074 miles
  • 2011 – 31,829 miles
  • 2010 – 29,855 miles
  • 2009 – 23,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,620 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,620 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    79,620 miles
    Test number
    939302490870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail79,620 miles (+2,151)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,620 miles
    Test number
    576544637801
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass77,469 miles (+3,608)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    77,469 miles
    Test number
    169815103578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,861 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    73,861 miles
    Test number
    316210601169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail73,861 miles (+3,646)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,861 miles
    Test number
    408259002974
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass70,215 miles (+2,427)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    70,215 miles
    Test number
    394352204769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass67,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,788 miles
    Test number
    190554529280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,788 miles (+2)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,788 miles
    Test number
    645009561365
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail67,786 miles (+3,120)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,786 miles
    Test number
    651920864258
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass64,666 miles (+3,684)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    64,666 miles
    Test number
    908644783452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,982 miles (+3,583)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    60,982 miles
    Test number
    553376979176
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cover sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak - eng. oil low

  12. Pass57,399 miles (+3,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    57,399 miles
    Test number
    864381414236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake caliper slide bolt dust cover missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  13. Pass53,829 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    53,829 miles
    Test number
    138782960473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake caliper slide dust cover missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on braking surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on braking surface (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail53,829 miles (+3,802)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,829 miles
    Test number
    374134611035
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake caliper slide dust cover missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on braking surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on braking surface (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass50,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,027 miles
    Test number
    774324423462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,022 miles (+3,987)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,022 miles
    Test number
    491032187300
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass46,035 miles (+7)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    46,035 miles
    Test number
    885808335075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront inner brake pads wearing low
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering rack damp

  18. Fail46,028 miles (+2,833)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,028 miles
    Test number
    658420735060
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront inner brake pads wearing low
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering rack damp

  19. Pass43,195 miles (+696)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    43,195 miles
    Test number
    205098134062
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass42,499 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,499 miles
    Test number
    319391043450
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Fail42,489 miles (+3,415)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,489 miles
    Test number
    688040143228
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureRear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Pass39,074 miles (+5)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,074 miles
    Test number
    427274412252
    • NoteNearside front tyre bold on outer edge- recommend replacement
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteRear brake disc surfaces corroded
    • NoteRear tyre inner edges feathered
    • NoteSlight run-out on front brakes (warped)

  23. Fail39,069 miles (+7,240)3 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,069 miles
    Test number
    859983112235
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront wiper blades worn
    • NoteNearside front ABS wheel speed wiring routed incorrectly
    • NoteNearside front tyre bold on outer edge- recommend replacement
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteRear brake disc surfaces corroded
    • NoteReart tyre edges feathered
    • NoteRecommend wheel alignment check/adjustment
    • NoteRun out on front brakes (warpped)

  24. Pass31,829 miles (+1,974)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,829 miles
    Test number
    875439261072
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades starting to split

  25. Pass29,855 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    29,855 miles
    Test number
    674489190002
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Fail29,848 miles (+5,898)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,848 miles
    Test number
    721828490098
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  27. Pass23,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,950 miles
    Test number
    960152889046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail23,948 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,948 miles
    Test number
    122632489054
    • FailureRear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Questions about T321 JCW

Does T321 JCW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T321 JCW expired on 31 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T321 JCW?
The MOT on T321 JCW expired on 31 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T321 JCW done?
T321 JCW was recorded at 79,620 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2025, an average of 3,477 miles a year.
Has T321 JCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T321 JCW has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T321 JCW 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 T321 JCW find?
T321 JCW passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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