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Green · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

Y21 CJTMOT history

Y21 CJT is a green petrol MINI first used on 14 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 161,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jan 2026.

Y21 CJT green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
161,948 mi
At MOT on 1 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 CJT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 CJT was last recorded at 161,948 miles on 1 Jan 2026, 4,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,811 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,137 miles
Average per year
7,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,948 miles
  • 2024 – 157,811 miles
  • 2023 – 150,886 miles
  • 2022 – 147,501 miles
  • 2021 – 141,625 miles
  • 2020 – 140,642 miles
  • 2019 – 138,313 miles
  • 2018 – 137,112 miles
  • 2017 – 126,710 miles
  • 2016 – 106,610 miles
  • 2014 – 101,643 miles
  • 2013 – 92,157 miles
  • 2012 – 77,992 miles
  • 2011 – 65,835 miles
  • 2010 – 51,272 miles
  • 2009 – 35,761 miles
  • 2008 – 23,073 miles
  • 2007 – 19,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,948 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has cuts not able too see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,948 miles (+4,137)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    161,948 miles
    Test number
    251453971898
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has cuts not able too see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass157,811 miles (+3,969)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    157,811 miles
    Test number
    875286279952
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass153,842 miles (+2,956)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    153,842 miles
    Test number
    126849574709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass150,886 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    150,886 miles
    Test number
    537526702401
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail150,853 miles (+3,352)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,853 miles
    Test number
    844341051190
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass147,501 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    147,501 miles
    Test number
    885713207982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail147,498 miles (+5,873)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,498 miles
    Test number
    235660936246
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  8. Pass141,625 miles (+983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    141,625 miles
    Test number
    885739826046
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass140,642 miles (+2,329)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    140,642 miles
    Test number
    329382043743
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
  10. Pass138,313 miles (+1,201)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    138,313 miles
    Test number
    813888314578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass137,112 miles (+10,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    137,112 miles
    Test number
    391020414130
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass126,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    126,710 miles
    Test number
    185601809406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail126,710 miles (+20,100)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,710 miles
    Test number
    696106474089
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  14. Pass106,610 miles (+4,967)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    106,610 miles
    Test number
    765958687393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    101,643 miles
    Test number
    728310514287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail101,643 miles (+9,486)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,643 miles
    Test number
    279807504271
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
  17. Pass92,157 miles (+14,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    92,157 miles
    Test number
    318380023255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Fail77,992 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,992 miles
    Test number
    258212242295
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass77,992 miles (+12,157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    77,992 miles
    Test number
    469032242211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass65,835 miles (+36)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    65,835 miles
    Test number
    855575161210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres misshaped
    • NoteFront reg. plate cracked
    • NoteN/s/f wheel slight buckled
  21. Fail65,799 miles (+14,527)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,799 miles
    Test number
    846084761246
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres misshaped
    • NoteFront reg. plate cracked
    • NoteN/s/f wheel slight buckled
  22. Pass51,272 miles (+15,511)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,272 miles
    Test number
    170496260263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteWipers smearing
  23. Pass35,761 miles (+12,688)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,761 miles
    Test number
    473378969235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    23,073 miles
    Test number
    474470678252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,073 miles (+3,349)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    23,073 miles
    Test number
    391638868479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    19,724 miles
    Test number
    293055867128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 CJT

Does Y21 CJT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 CJT is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 CJT?
The MOT on Y21 CJT is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 CJT done?
Y21 CJT was recorded at 161,948 miles at its MOT on 1 Jan 2026, an average of 7,666 miles a year.
Has Y21 CJT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 CJT has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y21 CJT 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 Y21 CJT find?
Y21 CJT passed its latest MOT on 1 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: coil spring corroded all springs; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes both; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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