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Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y285 JHCMOT history

Y285 JHC is a red petrol MINI first used on 18 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 111,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

Y285 JHC red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
111,251 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y285 JHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y285 JHC was last recorded at 111,251 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,058 miles · 22 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
193 miles
Average per year
3,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,251 miles
  • 2022 – 111,058 miles
  • 2020 – 110,765 miles
  • 2018 – 109,329 miles
  • 2016 – 105,035 miles
  • 2015 – 101,449 miles
  • 2014 – 96,159 miles
  • 2013 – 88,256 miles
  • 2012 – 82,719 miles
  • 2011 – 76,514 miles
  • 2010 – 69,177 miles
  • 2009 – 63,557 miles
  • 2008 – 57,478 miles
  • 2007 – 50,680 miles
  • 2006 – 43,666 miles
  • 2005 – 31,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,251 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,251 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    111,251 miles
    Test number
    441472732378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    111,058 miles
    Test number
    936802681191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail111,058 miles (+293)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,058 miles
    Test number
    863183896376
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass110,765 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,765 miles
    Test number
    192484916561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail110,764 miles (+1,435)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,764 miles
    Test number
    413525051479
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass109,329 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    109,329 miles
    Test number
    183948485419
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail109,328 miles (+4,293)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,328 miles
    Test number
    173405651598
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass105,035 miles (+3,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    105,035 miles
    Test number
    261461655789
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass101,449 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    101,449 miles
    Test number
    269459725430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/f washer jet inop o/s providing enough to clean windscreen

  10. Fail101,448 miles (+5,289)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,448 miles
    Test number
    116469425194
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/f washer jet inop o/s providing enough to clean windscreen

  11. Pass96,159 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    96,159 miles
    Test number
    349660454122
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail96,153 miles (+7,897)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,153 miles
    Test number
    236600454192
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass88,256 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    88,256 miles
    Test number
    756510723129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail88,255 miles (+5,536)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,255 miles
    Test number
    697219813114
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass82,719 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    82,719 miles
    Test number
    775562232199
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail82,718 miles (+6,204)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,718 miles
    Test number
    896402932197
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass76,514 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    76,514 miles
    Test number
    127136431107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteDiscs worn
    • NoteHeat shield insecure

  18. Fail76,514 miles (+7,337)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,514 miles
    Test number
    936546231160
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteDiscs worn
    • NoteHeat shield insecure

  19. Pass69,177 miles (+5,620)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    69,177 miles
    Test number
    664684690155
    • NoteOffside main brake pipe corroded

  20. Pass63,557 miles (+6,079)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    63,557 miles
    Test number
    111496079138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,478 miles (+6,798)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,478 miles
    Test number
    832746698137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,680 miles (+7,014)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    50,680 miles
    Test number
    362947397163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    43,666 miles
    Test number
    454248536441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail43,666 miles (+11,981)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,666 miles
    Test number
    260784536384
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  25. Pass31,685 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    31,685 miles
    Test number
    964354135349
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Questions about Y285 JHC

Does Y285 JHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y285 JHC is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y285 JHC?
The MOT on Y285 JHC is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y285 JHC done?
Y285 JHC was recorded at 111,251 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 3,879 miles a year.
Has Y285 JHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y285 JHC has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y285 JHC 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 Y285 JHC find?
Y285 JHC passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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