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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

L7 YTLMOT history

L7 YTL is a blue petrol MINI first used on 6 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 88,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2024.

L7 YTL blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2025
Mileage
88,337 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 YTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 YTL was last recorded at 88,337 miles on 3 Oct 2024, 1,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,913 miles · 12 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,424 miles
Average per year
3,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 88,337 miles
  • 2023 – 86,913 miles
  • 2022 – 80,359 miles
  • 2021 – 77,665 miles
  • 2019 – 77,095 miles
  • 2018 – 75,499 miles
  • 2017 – 74,080 miles
  • 2016 – 71,066 miles
  • 2015 – 68,389 miles
  • 2014 – 64,948 miles
  • 2013 – 62,069 miles
  • 2012 – 58,904 miles
  • 2011 – 53,073 miles
  • 2010 – 47,875 miles
  • 2009 – 41,784 miles
  • 2007 – 31,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,337 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Front slight play in rack end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,337 miles (+1,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    88,337 miles
    Test number
    702218123598
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass86,913 miles (+6,554)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,913 miles
    Test number
    202299376778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    80,359 miles
    Test number
    565915060959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail80,359 miles (+2,694)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,359 miles
    Test number
    229965312623
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass77,665 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    77,665 miles
    Test number
    218690648411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in rack end

  6. Fail77,664 miles (+569)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,664 miles
    Test number
    118620342885
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in rack end
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass77,095 miles (+179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,095 miles
    Test number
    859149600703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail76,916 miles (+1,417)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,916 miles
    Test number
    426320306752
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Tail box (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  9. Pass75,499 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    75,499 miles
    Test number
    370785583925
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

  10. Fail75,499 miles (+1,419)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,499 miles
    Test number
    937720761420
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 42% (3.7.B.6b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

  11. Pass74,080 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    74,080 miles
    Test number
    910933720754
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail74,079 miles (+3,013)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,079 miles
    Test number
    804577042292
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass71,066 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,066 miles
    Test number
    112755265688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear. (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail71,066 miles (+2,677)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,066 miles
    Test number
    778930160384
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear. (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass68,389 miles (+3,441)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,389 miles
    Test number
    258622775028
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass64,948 miles (+2,879)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,948 miles
    Test number
    466977874059
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  17. Pass62,069 miles (+13)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,069 miles
    Test number
    168675643419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust detiorated

  18. Fail62,056 miles (+3,152)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,056 miles
    Test number
    526033643064
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust detiorated

  19. Pass58,904 miles (+5,831)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,904 miles
    Test number
    166067062459
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass53,073 miles (+5,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,073 miles
    Test number
    378237821090
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass47,875 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    47,875 miles
    Test number
    831097020080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail47,875 miles (+6,091)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,875 miles
    Test number
    172097220415
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass41,784 miles (+10,256)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    41,784 miles
    Test number
    974586209080
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteRear no plate starting to de laminate

  24. Pass31,528 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    31,528 miles
    Test number
    913141027219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inside edges
    • NoteN/s wiper blade starting to detiorate

Questions about L7 YTL

Does L7 YTL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 YTL expired on 11 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 YTL?
The MOT on L7 YTL expired on 11 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 YTL done?
L7 YTL was recorded at 88,337 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2024, an average of 3,312 miles a year.
Has L7 YTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 YTL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L7 YTL 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 L7 YTL find?
L7 YTL passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2024 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear.

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