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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

T40 VJDMOT history

T40 VJD is a black petrol MINI first used on 30 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 72,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
72,732 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 VJD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 VJD was last recorded at 72,732 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 2,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jan 2020: 56,061 miles, lower than 105,061 miles on 22 Jan 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
70,660 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,072 miles
Average per year
3,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,732 miles
  • 2025 – 70,660 miles
  • 2024 – 67,937 miles
  • 2023 – 65,523 miles
  • 2022 – 63,278 miles
  • 2021 – 60,165 miles
  • 2020 – 56,061 miles
  • 2019 – 52,206 miles
  • 2018 – 45,717 miles
  • 2017 – 41,476 miles
  • 2016 – 37,750 miles
  • 2015 – 34,213 miles
  • 2014 – 30,247 miles
  • 2013 – 26,616 miles
  • 2012 – 22,646 miles
  • 2011 – 18,600 miles
  • 2010 – 15,631 miles
  • 2009 – 12,580 miles
  • 2008 – 8,758 miles
  • 2007 – 3,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,732 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySlight oil leakRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,732 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    72,732 miles
    Test number
    372807130858
    • AdvisoryRear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  2. Fail72,732 miles (+2,072)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,732 miles
    Test number
    384112533578
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  3. Pass70,660 miles (+2,723)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    70,660 miles
    Test number
    751920662246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  4. Pass67,937 miles (+2,414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    67,937 miles
    Test number
    578247515046
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  5. Pass65,523 miles (+2,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    65,523 miles
    Test number
    562313517195
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass63,278 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    63,278 miles
    Test number
    968886194816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  7. Fail63,278 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,278 miles
    Test number
    116907212562
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  8. Fail63,278 miles (+3,113)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,278 miles
    Test number
    890094750400
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  9. Pass60,165 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    60,165 miles
    Test number
    545282189705
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  10. Fail60,165 miles (+4,104)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,165 miles
    Test number
    492249661612
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Pass56,061 miles (-49,000)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    56,061 miles
    Test number
    253937721823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail105,061 miles (+52,855)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,061 miles
    Test number
    511818964762
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass52,206 miles (+6,489)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    52,206 miles
    Test number
    146977876650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass45,717 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    45,717 miles
    Test number
    237273688925
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  15. Fail45,717 miles (+4,241)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,717 miles
    Test number
    842527676137
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass41,476 miles (+3,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    41,476 miles
    Test number
    500137273071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass37,750 miles (+3,537)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    37,750 miles
    Test number
    324053635481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,213 miles (+3,966)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    34,213 miles
    Test number
    729656115057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,247 miles (+3,631)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    30,247 miles
    Test number
    445614614003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass26,616 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    26,616 miles
    Test number
    127788223088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,610 miles (+3,964)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,610 miles
    Test number
    517271123036
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass22,646 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    22,646 miles
    Test number
    409477012079
    • NoteNumber plate letters in carbon fibre

  23. Fail22,646 miles (+4,046)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,646 miles
    Test number
    785167612052
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNumber plate letters in carbon fibre

  24. Pass18,600 miles (+2,969)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    18,600 miles
    Test number
    887793311069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,631 miles (+3,051)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    15,631 miles
    Test number
    392312640039
    • NoteSills covered

  26. Pass12,580 miles (+3,822)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    12,580 miles
    Test number
    401000449079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass8,758 miles (+5,324)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    8,758 miles
    Test number
    421508238041
    • NoteKnock in column no play or stiffness

  28. Pass3,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    3,434 miles
    Test number
    441094447041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 VJD

Does T40 VJD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 VJD is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 VJD?
The MOT on T40 VJD is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 VJD done?
T40 VJD was recorded at 72,732 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 3,655 miles a year.
Has T40 VJD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 VJD has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T40 VJD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jan 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T40 VJD find?
T40 VJD passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: rear axle deformed but serviceable corroded; rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded; slight oil leak.

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