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MINI Cooper S

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

Y18 JSTMOT history

Y18 JST is a grey petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 17 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 86,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

Y18 JST grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
86,852 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 JST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 JST was last recorded at 86,852 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,774 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
78 miles
Average per year
2,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,852 miles
  • 2025 – 86,774 miles
  • 2023 – 84,797 miles
  • 2022 – 82,420 miles
  • 2021 – 73,642 miles
  • 2014 – 72,556 miles
  • 2011 – 67,052 miles
  • 2010 – 60,903 miles
  • 2009 – 56,564 miles
  • 2007 – 44,584 miles
  • 2006 – 30,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,852 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,852 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    86,852 miles
    Test number
    939554164312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass86,774 miles (+1,977)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    86,774 miles
    Test number
    768498877051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,797 miles (+2,377)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,797 miles
    Test number
    725910375405
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass82,420 miles (+31)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    82,420 miles
    Test number
    721706087666
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail82,389 miles (+8,747)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,389 miles
    Test number
    747522446205
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass73,642 miles (+1,086)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    73,642 miles
    Test number
    250762678964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,556 miles (+5,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    72,556 miles
    Test number
    427728484220
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  8. Pass67,052 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    67,052 miles
    Test number
    148052051136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,992 miles (+6,089)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,992 miles
    Test number
    487829121101
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass60,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    60,903 miles
    Test number
    572885520185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,903 miles (+4,339)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,903 miles
    Test number
    284560220186
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass56,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    56,564 miles
    Test number
    583818749083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,564 miles (+11,980)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,564 miles
    Test number
    304485349062
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass44,584 miles (+13,616)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    44,584 miles
    Test number
    433800907491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    30,968 miles
    Test number
    333911406334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 JST

Does Y18 JST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 JST is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 JST?
The MOT on Y18 JST is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 JST done?
Y18 JST was recorded at 86,852 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 2,852 miles a year.
Has Y18 JST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 JST has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on Y18 JST 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 Y18 JST find?
Y18 JST passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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