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J555 DSM

2013 Mini Paceman

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,744 mi
Last recorded84,744 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Paceman52,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 DSM
MakeMini
ModelPaceman
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 84,744 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (starting to leak grease) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear mounting bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (starting to leak grease) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (and fog lamp not working) (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 84,706 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (and reduced damping effect) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (and cracked and perished) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (both lamps not working) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (starting to leak grease) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear mounting bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (starting to leak grease) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (and fog lamp not working) (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 79,162 miles

Coolant level low

NSF + OSF suspension top mounts deteriorating

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer CV boot weeping grease

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm smooth on the inner edge ON THE LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 79,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Coolant level low

NSF + OSF suspension top mounts deteriorating

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer CV boot weeping grease

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm smooth on the inner edge ON THE LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 75,374 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 74,066 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 70,421 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 66,122 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 61,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 61,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 54,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 45,855 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 35,887 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 23,976 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 23,821 miles

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp insecure lamp broken inside (1.7.3)

How Reliable is the Mini Paceman?

Based on 83,373 MOT tests across 8,544 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
5,419
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
8,544
On UK Roads
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J555 DSM is a 2013 Mini Paceman in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Mini Paceman models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 52,684 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Paceman typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Paceman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J555 DSM registered?

J555 DSM is a 2013 Mini Paceman, first registered on 22 November 2013.

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