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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

X26 LJCMOT history

X26 LJC is a red petrol MINI first used on 8 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 49,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

X26 LJC red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
49,046 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X26 LJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X26 LJC was last recorded at 49,046 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 1,923 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,123 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,923 miles
Average per year
2,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,046 miles
  • 2025 – 47,123 miles
  • 2024 – 44,828 miles
  • 2023 – 42,908 miles
  • 2022 – 41,292 miles
  • 2021 – 40,265 miles
  • 2020 – 39,361 miles
  • 2019 – 37,549 miles
  • 2018 – 36,539 miles
  • 2017 – 33,644 miles
  • 2016 – 29,791 miles
  • 2015 – 25,231 miles
  • 2014 – 22,001 miles
  • 2013 – 19,060 miles
  • 2012 – 16,214 miles
  • 2011 – 13,736 miles
  • 2010 – 10,424 miles
  • 2009 – 8,670 miles
  • 2008 – 7,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,046 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,046 miles (+1,923)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    49,046 miles
    Test number
    829923423716
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass47,123 miles (+2,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    47,123 miles
    Test number
    420256333763
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass44,828 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    44,828 miles
    Test number
    907381198303
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail44,828 miles (+1,920)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,828 miles
    Test number
    159074003809
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass42,908 miles (+1,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    42,908 miles
    Test number
    622933342101
    • AdvisoryCentre And Rear Exhaust Heavily Corroded

  6. Pass41,292 miles (+1,027)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    41,292 miles
    Test number
    818559649359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,265 miles (+904)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    40,265 miles
    Test number
    455808568476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,361 miles (+1,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    39,361 miles
    Test number
    329803546329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner And Outer Tread (3mm -1mm) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner And Outer Tread (3mm -2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass37,549 miles (+1,010)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    37,549 miles
    Test number
    612022566383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,539 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,539 miles
    Test number
    505380635351
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding slightly

  11. Fail36,539 miles (+2,895)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,539 miles
    Test number
    884883573699
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding slightly

  12. Pass33,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    33,644 miles
    Test number
    530514140986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,644 miles (+3,853)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,644 miles
    Test number
    532932697181
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass29,791 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,791 miles
    Test number
    379040528129
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre misshaped

  15. Fail29,791 miles (+4,560)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,791 miles
    Test number
    467925264476
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre misshaped

  16. Pass25,231 miles (+3,230)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,231 miles
    Test number
    789604445029
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s rear brake binding slightly

  17. Pass22,001 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    22,001 miles
    Test number
    966448244063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail22,001 miles (+2,941)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,001 miles
    Test number
    476118244003
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass19,060 miles (+2,846)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    19,060 miles
    Test number
    397440153068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,214 miles (+2,478)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    16,214 miles
    Test number
    595594042094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,736 miles (+3,312)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    13,736 miles
    Test number
    147062651486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,424 miles (+1,754)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    10,424 miles
    Test number
    764006540075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,670 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    8,670 miles
    Test number
    194814159044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    7,851 miles
    Test number
    264961558093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X26 LJC

Does X26 LJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X26 LJC is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X26 LJC?
The MOT on X26 LJC is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X26 LJC done?
X26 LJC was recorded at 49,046 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 2,287 miles a year.
Has X26 LJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X26 LJC has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on X26 LJC 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 X26 LJC find?
X26 LJC passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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