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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

W5 DJCMOT history

W5 DJC is a silver petrol MINI first used on 11 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 202,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

W5 DJC silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
202,214 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 DJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 DJC was last recorded at 202,214 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 1,943 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,271 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,943 miles
Average per year
5,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,214 miles
  • 2025 – 200,271 miles
  • 2024 – 199,666 miles
  • 2023 – 198,025 miles
  • 2022 – 195,762 miles
  • 2021 – 193,602 miles
  • 2020 – 190,565 miles
  • 2019 – 187,186 miles
  • 2018 – 186,337 miles
  • 2017 – 184,939 miles
  • 2015 – 182,389 miles
  • 2014 – 182,104 miles
  • 2013 – 181,143 miles
  • 2012 – 177,734 miles
  • 2011 – 172,172 miles
  • 2010 – 163,309 miles
  • 2009 – 154,980 miles
  • 2008 – 137,626 miles
  • 2007 – 113,509 miles
  • 2006 – 87,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,214 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,214 miles (+1,943)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    202,214 miles
    Test number
    864999999822
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass200,271 miles (+605)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    200,271 miles
    Test number
    597939331791
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leak from boot by clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass199,666 miles (+1,641)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    199,666 miles
    Test number
    305643402845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Driveshaft boot-weeping by clip
    • 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))

  4. Pass198,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    198,025 miles
    Test number
    252990077469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail198,025 miles (+2,263)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,025 miles
    Test number
    246297364007
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass195,762 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    195,762 miles
    Test number
    965787787369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail195,762 miles (+2,160)8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,762 miles
    Test number
    698522207636
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass193,602 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    193,602 miles
    Test number
    997507212361
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail193,602 miles (+3,037)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,602 miles
    Test number
    192972538833
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass190,565 miles (+3,379)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    190,565 miles
    Test number
    126346148685
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding slightly

  11. Pass187,186 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    187,186 miles
    Test number
    508438124821
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s/head lamp beam pattern poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail187,159 miles (+822)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,159 miles
    Test number
    496077593422
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s/head lamp beam pattern poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass186,337 miles (+1,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    186,337 miles
    Test number
    321579891577
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear tyres cracking

  14. Pass184,939 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    184,939 miles
    Test number
    620108093023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail184,919 miles (+2,530)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,919 miles
    Test number
    381730604460
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass182,389 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    182,389 miles
    Test number
    678822989018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass182,104 miles (+961)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    182,104 miles
    Test number
    315180764412
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust box in poor condition

  18. Pass181,143 miles (+3,409)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    181,143 miles
    Test number
    667069843254
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO\s\r brake binding slighty
    • NoteRear exhust box rusty

  19. Pass177,734 miles (+28)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    177,734 miles
    Test number
    965815852249
    • 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)
    • NoteExhaust corroding - rear silencer badly deteriorating
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and lipped
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding
    • NoteOil leak on engine
    • NoteRear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

  20. Fail177,706 miles (+5,534)1 dangerous3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,706 miles
    Test number
    567194852247
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust corroding - rear silencer badly deteriorating
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and lipped
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding
    • NoteOil leak on engine
    • NoteRear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

  21. Pass172,172 miles (+8,863)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    172,172 miles
    Test number
    968902251240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass163,309 miles (+8,329)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    163,309 miles
    Test number
    281739540236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail154,980 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,980 miles
    Test number
    342193059226
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low
    • NoteFront w/blades splitting
    • NoteO\S\R brake slightly binding

  24. Pass154,980 miles (+17,354)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    154,980 miles
    Test number
    922083059222
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low
    • NoteFront w/blades splitting
    • NoteO\S\R brake slightly binding

  25. Pass137,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    137,626 miles
    Test number
    602846258209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail137,626 miles (+24,117)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,626 miles
    Test number
    382315858241
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass113,509 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    113,509 miles
    Test number
    510549047249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail113,509 miles (+26,171)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,509 miles
    Test number
    824579447244
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass87,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    87,338 miles
    Test number
    233560956210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 DJC

Does W5 DJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 DJC is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 DJC?
The MOT on W5 DJC is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 DJC done?
W5 DJC was recorded at 202,214 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 5,888 miles a year.
Has W5 DJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 DJC has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on W5 DJC 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 W5 DJC find?
W5 DJC passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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