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Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

W5 ROJMOT history

W5 ROJ is a grey petrol MINI first used on 18 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 125,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

W5 ROJ grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
125,405 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 ROJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 ROJ was last recorded at 125,405 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,404 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,405 miles
  • 2024 – 121,981 miles
  • 2023 – 118,578 miles
  • 2022 – 114,825 miles
  • 2021 – 112,180 miles
  • 2020 – 110,322 miles
  • 2019 – 105,971 miles
  • 2018 – 94,297 miles
  • 2016 – 88,415 miles
  • 2015 – 76,285 miles
  • 2014 – 65,968 miles
  • 2013 – 57,677 miles
  • 2012 – 48,247 miles
  • 2011 – 37,273 miles
  • 2010 – 30,866 miles
  • 2009 – 28,887 miles
  • 2008 – 21,462 miles
  • 2007 – 19,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,405 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear general underbody corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Both front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bushes showing signs of wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both front and rear brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake fluid level between min and max level

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,405 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    125,405 miles
    Test number
    127745299233
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear general underbody corrosion

  2. Fail125,404 miles (+3,423)10 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,404 miles
    Test number
    946137221672
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both o/s and n/s fronts (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear general underbody corrosion

  3. Pass121,981 miles (+3,403)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    121,981 miles
    Test number
    796089094835
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass118,578 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,578 miles
    Test number
    942864833625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail118,576 miles (+3,751)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,576 miles
    Test number
    717012585329
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass114,825 miles (+2,645)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    114,825 miles
    Test number
    377314626665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,180 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,180 miles
    Test number
    301098285907
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail112,180 miles (+1,858)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,180 miles
    Test number
    671741825353
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on

  9. Pass110,322 miles (+4,351)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,322 miles
    Test number
    259327147374
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass105,971 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    105,971 miles
    Test number
    593802611045
    • AdvisoryBoth front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bushes showing signs of wear
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level between min and max level
    • AdvisoryWindscreen

  11. Fail105,971 miles (+11,674)6 major2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,971 miles
    Test number
    435783668165
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Due to corroded offside rear silencer (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bushes showing signs of wear
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level between min and max level
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryWindscreen

  12. Pass94,297 miles (+5,882)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,297 miles
    Test number
    811534933463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,415 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,415 miles
    Test number
    794687095672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  14. Fail88,413 miles (+12,128)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,413 miles
    Test number
    821617157862
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass76,285 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,285 miles
    Test number
    151740537342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,070 miles (+10,102)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,070 miles
    Test number
    824452262339
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside rear silencer. (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear silencer rusty.
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak.

  17. Fail65,968 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,968 miles
    Test number
    247726984254
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass65,968 miles (+8,291)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,968 miles
    Test number
    525596284255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,677 miles (+9,430)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    57,677 miles
    Test number
    798297583295
    • NoteSmall chips in windscreen
    • NoteSmall oil leak

  20. Pass48,247 miles (+126)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,247 miles
    Test number
    247676892243
    • NoteExhaust centre silencer,(o/s/r), starting to corrode

  21. Fail48,121 miles (+10,848)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,121 miles
    Test number
    766031792205
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear box corrosion

  22. Pass37,273 miles (+6,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    37,273 miles
    Test number
    157347371293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass30,866 miles (+1,979)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,866 miles
    Test number
    452773790240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,887 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,887 miles
    Test number
    290676299220
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront n/s tyre is worn on edges.

  25. Fail27,873 miles (+6,411)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,873 miles
    Test number
    333726899284
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront n/s tyre is worn on edges.

  26. Pass21,462 miles (+1,660)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,462 miles
    Test number
    232927998203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    19,802 miles
    Test number
    154085057230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 ROJ

Does W5 ROJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 ROJ is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 ROJ?
The MOT on W5 ROJ is valid until 11 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 ROJ done?
W5 ROJ was recorded at 125,405 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 5,709 miles a year.
Has W5 ROJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 ROJ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on W5 ROJ 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 ROJ find?
W5 ROJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: offside front outer suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes, and 5 more.

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