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Yellow · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

Y5 GJOMOT history

Y5 GJO is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 106,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

Y5 GJO yellow MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2026
Mileage
106,543 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 GJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 GJO was last recorded at 106,543 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 2,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,862 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,681 miles
Average per year
5,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,543 miles
  • 2024 – 103,862 miles
  • 2023 – 99,169 miles
  • 2022 – 94,533 miles
  • 2021 – 87,339 miles
  • 2019 – 78,424 miles
  • 2018 – 73,107 miles
  • 2017 – 69,276 miles
  • 2016 – 60,548 miles
  • 2015 – 54,061 miles
  • 2014 – 47,804 miles
  • 2013 – 41,193 miles
  • 2012 – 35,684 miles
  • 2011 – 31,614 miles
  • 2009 – 29,807 miles
  • 2008 – 12,134 miles
  • 2007 – 9,695 miles
  • 2006 – 7,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,543 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner on limit worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON LIMIT worn on edges too (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,543 miles (+2,681)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    106,543 miles
    Test number
    205335809197
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner on limit worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON LIMIT worn on edges too (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass103,862 miles (+4,693)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    103,862 miles
    Test number
    721309388760
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts also on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,169 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    99,169 miles
    Test number
    279220138549
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail99,154 miles (+4,621)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,154 miles
    Test number
    462522888825
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass94,533 miles (+2)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    94,533 miles
    Test number
    846803091173
    • MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNoisey/squeeky from steering

  6. Fail94,531 miles (+7,192)14 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,531 miles
    Test number
    913506340683
    • MajorEmissions not tested COOLANT LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED
    • AdvisoryCOOLANT LEAK FROM TANK
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

  7. Pass87,339 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,339 miles
    Test number
    115462000353
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded

  8. Fail87,339 miles (+8,915)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,339 miles
    Test number
    794294082665
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded

  9. Pass78,424 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,424 miles
    Test number
    296606640838
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail78,418 miles (+5,311)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,418 miles
    Test number
    508499694185
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass73,107 miles (+3,831)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,107 miles
    Test number
    243542929673
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass69,276 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    69,276 miles
    Test number
    859261575972
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail69,276 miles (+8,728)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,276 miles
    Test number
    200750852050
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass60,548 miles (+6,487)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    60,548 miles
    Test number
    847407010722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,061 miles (+6,257)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,061 miles
    Test number
    178011595133
    • NoteO/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on the outer edges close to the limit

  16. Pass47,804 miles (+6,611)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,804 miles
    Test number
    817428884044
    • NoteMisting of oil on sump
    • NoteTyres starting to perish
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has a cut in the tread
    • NoteO/s/r brake disc rusty on the inner edge.

  17. Pass41,193 miles (+5,509)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    41,193 miles
    Test number
    148685643047
    • NoteLight misting of oil on sump.
    • NoteThere is a cut in the outer edge of the n/s/r tyre tread.
    • NoteO/s/r brake discs rusty on the inner edge.

  18. Pass35,684 miles (+4,070)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    35,684 miles
    Test number
    907878522095
    • NoteThere is a misting of oil around the sump.

  19. Pass31,614 miles (+1,807)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,614 miles
    Test number
    855931331039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,807 miles (+17,673)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    29,807 miles
    Test number
    843427949239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,134 miles (+2,439)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    12,134 miles
    Test number
    732361448228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,695 miles (+2,041)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    9,695 miles
    Test number
    891299127211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass7,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    7,654 miles
    Test number
    464382526282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 GJO

Does Y5 GJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y5 GJO expired on 18 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y5 GJO?
The MOT on Y5 GJO expired on 18 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y5 GJO done?
Y5 GJO was recorded at 106,543 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 5,175 miles a year.
Has Y5 GJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 GJO has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on Y5 GJO 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 Y5 GJO find?
Y5 GJO passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with 10 advisories: exhaust noisy; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner on limit worn outer edge, and 7 more.

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