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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB04 CTUMOT history

LB04 CTU is a black petrol MINI first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 122,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
122,281 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 CTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 CTU was last recorded at 122,281 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,281 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,281 miles
  • 2024 – 119,210 miles
  • 2023 – 118,471 miles
  • 2022 – 117,987 miles
  • 2021 – 117,410 miles
  • 2020 – 116,040 miles
  • 2019 – 110,846 miles
  • 2018 – 98,475 miles
  • 2017 – 88,032 miles
  • 2016 – 78,469 miles
  • 2015 – 67,486 miles
  • 2014 – 59,778 miles
  • 2013 – 56,737 miles
  • 2012 – 50,506 miles
  • 2011 – 48,212 miles
  • 2010 – 45,304 miles
  • 2009 – 37,501 miles
  • 2008 – 31,196 miles
  • 2007 – 23,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,281 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,281 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    122,281 miles
    Test number
    588760736015
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail122,281 miles (+3,071)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,281 miles
    Test number
    852178611300
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass119,210 miles (+739)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    119,210 miles
    Test number
    709937138830
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,471 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,471 miles
    Test number
    361124600809
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail118,469 miles (+109)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,469 miles
    Test number
    787399118339
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass118,360 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    118,360 miles
    Test number
    875349256090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail118,360 miles (+373)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,360 miles
    Test number
    871480831563
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass117,987 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    117,987 miles
    Test number
    465345825220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail117,986 miles (+576)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,986 miles
    Test number
    441286131792
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass117,410 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    117,410 miles
    Test number
    673479325945
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear registration plate lamp dim
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail117,406 miles (+1,366)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,406 miles
    Test number
    884655131094
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear registration plate lamp dim
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass116,040 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    116,040 miles
    Test number
    889821727561
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from reservoir ? (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail116,040 miles (+5,194)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,040 miles
    Test number
    127414930894
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from reservoir ? (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass110,846 miles (+12,371)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    110,846 miles
    Test number
    113670114295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,475 miles (+10,443)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,475 miles
    Test number
    557695580266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  16. Pass88,032 miles (+9,563)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    88,032 miles
    Test number
    991897124361
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass78,469 miles (+10,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    78,469 miles
    Test number
    370363823472
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass67,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    67,486 miles
    Test number
    286694337451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,486 miles (+7,708)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,486 miles
    Test number
    574854645257
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass59,778 miles (+3,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,778 miles
    Test number
    416874774073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass56,737 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,737 miles
    Test number
    387432993075
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail56,735 miles (+6,229)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,735 miles
    Test number
    139319283009
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass50,506 miles (+2,294)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,506 miles
    Test number
    926213692077
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust clamp broken but still holding box in postion

  24. Pass48,212 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,212 miles
    Test number
    118348871492
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Fail48,212 miles (+2,908)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,212 miles
    Test number
    847158871045
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass45,304 miles (+7,803)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,304 miles
    Test number
    971117510149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,501 miles (+6,305)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,501 miles
    Test number
    221645039024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass31,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    31,196 miles
    Test number
    430255538045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail31,196 miles (+7,609)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,196 miles
    Test number
    711975238090
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  30. Pass23,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    23,587 miles
    Test number
    334890527186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 CTU

Does LB04 CTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 CTU is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB04 CTU?
The MOT on LB04 CTU is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 CTU done?
LB04 CTU was recorded at 122,281 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 5,333 miles a year.
Has LB04 CTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 CTU has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 CTU 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 LB04 CTU find?
LB04 CTU passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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