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Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,364 cc

LB04 ECWMOT history

LB04 ECW is a blue diesel MINI first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 164,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
164,030 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 ECW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 ECW was last recorded at 164,030 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,016 miles · 19 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
6,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,030 miles
  • 2024 – 162,529 miles
  • 2023 – 160,481 miles
  • 2022 – 157,436 miles
  • 2021 – 154,365 miles
  • 2020 – 152,493 miles
  • 2019 – 149,358 miles
  • 2018 – 144,151 miles
  • 2017 – 137,510 miles
  • 2016 – 127,627 miles
  • 2015 – 109,136 miles
  • 2014 – 102,195 miles
  • 2013 – 99,931 miles
  • 2012 – 96,691 miles
  • 2011 – 91,051 miles
  • 2010 – 81,919 miles
  • 2009 – 72,976 miles
  • 2008 – 62,980 miles
  • 2007 – 48,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,030 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle corroded underneath front to rearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By petrol tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,030 miles (+14)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    164,030 miles
    Test number
    487012001601
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle corroded underneath front to rear

  2. Fail164,016 miles (+1,487)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,016 miles
    Test number
    275451081032
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective BOTH cloudy no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator does not face the front (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle corroded underneath front to rear

  3. Pass162,529 miles (+2,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    162,529 miles
    Test number
    782220753187
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to under body and components

  4. Pass160,481 miles (+3,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    160,481 miles
    Test number
    323805660720
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  5. Pass157,436 miles (+3,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    157,436 miles
    Test number
    727548022630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  6. Pass154,365 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    154,365 miles
    Test number
    529210690699
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  7. Fail154,365 miles (+1,872)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,365 miles
    Test number
    295529565671
    • MajorFront Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded pipes at front of vehicle near oil filter. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroding.

  8. Pass152,493 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    152,493 miles
    Test number
    156552704599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 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))

  9. Fail152,493 miles (+3,135)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,493 miles
    Test number
    820186016138
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 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))

  10. Pass149,358 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    149,358 miles
    Test number
    174074257955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail149,357 miles (+5,206)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,357 miles
    Test number
    619326458824
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass144,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    144,151 miles
    Test number
    654481409102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail144,147 miles (+6,637)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,147 miles
    Test number
    438814806651
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  14. Pass137,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    137,510 miles
    Test number
    736602697707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail137,510 miles (+9,883)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,510 miles
    Test number
    827832801450
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  16. Pass127,627 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    127,627 miles
    Test number
    292354864597
    • 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)

  17. Fail127,604 miles (+18,468)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,604 miles
    Test number
    701889622498
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  18. Pass109,136 miles (+6,941)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    109,136 miles
    Test number
    477723915115
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre worn to wear bars

  19. Pass102,195 miles (+2,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    102,195 miles
    Test number
    208650204447
    • 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)

  20. Pass99,931 miles (+3,240)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    99,931 miles
    Test number
    535364313151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    96,691 miles
    Test number
    135933892409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail96,691 miles (+5,640)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,691 miles
    Test number
    957463892083
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear brake pad and ABS wiring harness insecure

  23. Pass91,051 miles (+9,132)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    91,051 miles
    Test number
    509912301143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass81,919 miles (+8,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    81,919 miles
    Test number
    383406690043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass72,976 miles (+9,996)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    72,976 miles
    Test number
    652322519115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    62,980 miles
    Test number
    360589898011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail62,980 miles (+14,872)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,980 miles
    Test number
    793269498074
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass48,108 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    48,108 miles
    Test number
    172271617192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteADVISE N/S WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT

Questions about LB04 ECW

Does LB04 ECW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 ECW is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB04 ECW?
The MOT on LB04 ECW is valid until 20 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 ECW done?
LB04 ECW was recorded at 164,030 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 6,237 miles a year.
Has LB04 ECW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 ECW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 ECW 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 ECW find?
LB04 ECW passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: coil spring corroded all coil springs; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 4 more.

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