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Green · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LA04 XGFMOT history

LA04 XGF is a green petrol MINI first used on 13 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 80,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LA04 XGF green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
80,870 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA04 XGF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA04 XGF was last recorded at 80,870 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 2,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,643 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,227 miles
Average per year
2,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,870 miles
  • 2025 – 78,643 miles
  • 2020 – 78,485 miles
  • 2018 – 76,584 miles
  • 2017 – 71,526 miles
  • 2016 – 64,194 miles
  • 2015 – 57,990 miles
  • 2014 – 51,949 miles
  • 2013 – 43,850 miles
  • 2012 – 41,498 miles
  • 2011 – 39,308 miles
  • 2010 – 38,596 miles
  • 2009 – 35,693 miles
  • 2008 – 29,181 miles
  • 2007 – 24,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,870 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,870 miles (+2,227)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    80,870 miles
    Test number
    621203854173
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass78,643 miles (+158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    78,643 miles
    Test number
    951598406609
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to all suspension componants

  3. Pass78,485 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    78,485 miles
    Test number
    600203666232
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail78,485 miles (+1,901)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,485 miles
    Test number
    773856165664
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass76,584 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,584 miles
    Test number
    785970138819
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail76,584 miles (+5,058)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,584 miles
    Test number
    144112478899
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass71,526 miles (+7,332)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,526 miles
    Test number
    253856200890
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes pitted
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes pitted

  8. Pass64,194 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,194 miles
    Test number
    346713562906
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded.
    • AdvisorySteel brake pipes starting to corrode.

  9. Fail64,194 miles (+6,204)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,194 miles
    Test number
    188026420180
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded.
    • AdvisorySteel brake pipes starting to corrode.

  10. Pass57,990 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,990 miles
    Test number
    415845955109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  11. Fail57,990 miles (+6,041)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,990 miles
    Test number
    329184055140
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  12. Pass51,949 miles (+8,099)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,949 miles
    Test number
    549805654176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass43,850 miles (+2,352)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,850 miles
    Test number
    425104253138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake pad wearing indicator on dash
    • NoteExhaust back box outer casing deteriorated
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyre tread's cracked in area's
    • NoteRear brake discs braking surface corrosion

  14. Fail41,498 miles2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,498 miles
    Test number
    415108952108
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  15. Pass41,498 miles (+2,190)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    41,498 miles
    Test number
    669908952194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  16. Pass39,308 miles (+712)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,308 miles
    Test number
    459422851178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,596 miles (+33)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    38,596 miles
    Test number
    224205820173
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  18. Fail38,563 miles (+2,870)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,563 miles
    Test number
    413227810149
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteFront wipers split and slightly smearing screen

  19. Pass35,693 miles (+6,512)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    35,693 miles
    Test number
    531393319106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,181 miles (+4,347)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,181 miles
    Test number
    200839798086
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  21. Pass24,834 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    24,834 miles
    Test number
    472233177109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,355 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,355 miles
    Test number
    570278857146
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LA04 XGF

Does LA04 XGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA04 XGF is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA04 XGF?
The MOT on LA04 XGF is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA04 XGF done?
LA04 XGF was recorded at 80,870 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 2,927 miles a year.
Has LA04 XGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA04 XGF has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on LA04 XGF 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 LA04 XGF find?
LA04 XGF passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear inner road wheel slightly distorted, and 3 more.

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