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Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y254 JVHMOT history

Y254 JVH is a red petrol MINI first used on 8 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 117,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

Y254 JVH red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
117,411 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y254 JVH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y254 JVH was last recorded at 117,411 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,258 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
153 miles
Average per year
4,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,411 miles
  • 2025 – 117,258 miles
  • 2024 – 117,064 miles
  • 2023 – 116,753 miles
  • 2022 – 115,337 miles
  • 2021 – 114,683 miles
  • 2020 – 114,186 miles
  • 2019 – 102,956 miles
  • 2017 – 102,951 miles
  • 2016 – 102,913 miles
  • 2015 – 89,782 miles
  • 2014 – 86,215 miles
  • 2013 – 84,936 miles
  • 2012 – 83,170 miles
  • 2011 – 78,523 miles
  • 2010 – 72,607 miles
  • 2009 – 64,675 miles
  • 2007 – 50,734 miles
  • 2006 – 23,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,411 miles
  • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f tyres starting to wear on inner edges

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,411 miles (+153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    117,411 miles
    Test number
    457073281227
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f tyres starting to wear on inner edges
  2. Pass117,258 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    117,258 miles
    Test number
    836147148888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,064 miles (+311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    117,064 miles
    Test number
    572747973984
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass116,753 miles (+1,416)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    116,753 miles
    Test number
    944733648831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,337 miles (+654)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    115,337 miles
    Test number
    193287343895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,683 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,683 miles
    Test number
    382772997534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,186 miles (+11,230)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,186 miles
    Test number
    557424501322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,956 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    102,956 miles
    Test number
    840461729061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,951 miles (+38)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,951 miles
    Test number
    668693584913
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass102,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,913 miles
    Test number
    479629722598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail102,913 miles (+3,468)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,913 miles
    Test number
    475801268814
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
  12. Pass99,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    99,445 miles
    Test number
    793757062910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,445 miles (+9,663)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,445 miles
    Test number
    820110159476
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
  14. Pass89,782 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    89,782 miles
    Test number
    497986785045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFuel tank straps corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished
  15. Fail89,782 miles (+3,567)7 failures8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,782 miles
    Test number
    256174385094
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFuel tank straps corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished
  16. Pass86,215 miles (+1,279)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    86,215 miles
    Test number
    386245704157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake pipes corroded
  17. Pass84,936 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,936 miles
    Test number
    106566713191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront suspension arm bushes worn
  18. Fail84,936 miles (+1,766)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,936 miles
    Test number
    238044213117
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront suspension arm bushes worn
  19. Pass83,170 miles (+4,647)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    83,170 miles
    Test number
    707966712162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteDifferent tyre sizes front to rear
  20. Pass78,523 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    78,523 miles
    Test number
    968927981032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  21. Fail78,511 miles (+5,904)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,511 miles
    Test number
    149794981459
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  22. Pass72,607 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    72,607 miles
    Test number
    114337610161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail72,606 miles (+7,931)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,606 miles
    Test number
    400956410168
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  24. Pass64,675 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    64,675 miles
    Test number
    853020559083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail64,671 miles (+13,937)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,671 miles
    Test number
    380694449049
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  26. Fail50,734 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,734 miles
    Test number
    423882567384
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  27. Pass50,734 miles (+17,226)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    50,734 miles
    Test number
    453762967362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  28. Pass33,508 miles (+9,820)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    33,508 miles
    Test number
    582237017069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  29. Pass23,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    23,688 miles
    Test number
    934189916066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y254 JVH

Does Y254 JVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y254 JVH is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y254 JVH?
The MOT on Y254 JVH is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y254 JVH done?
Y254 JVH was recorded at 117,411 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 4,666 miles a year.
Has Y254 JVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y254 JVH has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on Y254 JVH 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 Y254 JVH find?
Y254 JVH passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: o/s/f and n/s/f tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

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