MINI
Gold · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
LB04 EFEMOT history
LB04 EFE is a gold petrol MINI first used on 1 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2024 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 84,055 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 84,055 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 15 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,097 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB04 EFE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 1 Jun 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB04 EFE was last recorded at 84,055 miles on 18 Jul 2023, 7,883 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 76,172 miles · 7 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 7,883 miles
- Average per year
- 4,097 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 84,055 miles
- 2022 – 76,172 miles
- 2021 – 71,224 miles
- 2018 – 57,909 miles
- 2017 – 54,715 miles
- 2016 – 47,484 miles
- 2015 – 45,123 miles
- 2014 – 42,730 miles
- 2013 – 40,177 miles
- 2012 – 36,893 miles
- 2011 – 33,802 miles
- 2010 – 30,244 miles
- 2009 – 26,854 miles
- 2008 – 23,664 miles
- 2007 – 17,806 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,055 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Top mount splitRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside headlight Projected beam image poor
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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.
Offside Front Top mount has play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 17 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,055 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 84,055 miles
- Test number
- 785038724862
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Top mount split
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside headlight Projected beam image poor
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail84,055 miles (+7,883)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,055 miles
- Test number
- 760457240308
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Top mount split
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside headlight Projected beam image poor
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass76,172 miles (+23)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 76,172 miles
- Test number
- 554363237628
- DangerousNearside Front Top mount split
- AdvisoryOffside Front Top mount has play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box leak (6.1.2 (a))
Fail76,149 miles (+4,925)3 dangerous4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,149 miles
- Test number
- 943426462068
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Top mount split
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- MajorBrake performance not tested Brake line split on test (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Top mount has play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box leak (6.1.2 (a))
Pass71,224 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 71,224 miles
- Test number
- 809937313720
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail71,214 miles (+13,305)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,214 miles
- Test number
- 471789354284
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass57,909 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 57,909 miles
- Test number
- 601393259556
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail57,909 miles (+3,194)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,909 miles
- Test number
- 903893331065
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass54,715 miles (+7,231)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 54,715 miles
- Test number
- 730509304577
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Pass47,484 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 47,484 miles
- Test number
- 693177700097
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin is corroded
Fail47,484 miles (+2,361)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,484 miles
- Test number
- 879459276812
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin is corroded
Pass45,123 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 45,123 miles
- Test number
- 347998735195
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear exhaust box outer skin is corroded
Fail45,123 miles (+2,393)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,123 miles
- Test number
- 489008135107
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear exhaust box outer skin is corroded
Pass42,730 miles (+2,553)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 42,730 miles
- Test number
- 838349334164
- NoteOffside rear tyre is perished,and tread depth is on 2 mm
Pass40,177 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 40,177 miles
- Test number
- 639238043187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,177 miles (+3,284)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,177 miles
- Test number
- 537808243172
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing close to legal limit
Pass36,893 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 36,893 miles
- Test number
- 235571232181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,893 miles (+3,091)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,893 miles
- Test number
- 726651432105
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass33,802 miles (+3,558)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 33,802 miles
- Test number
- 405710541168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,244 miles (+3,390)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 30,244 miles
- Test number
- 472571940100
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass26,854 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 26,854 miles
- Test number
- 694471449112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,854 miles (+3,190)3 failures2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,854 miles
- Test number
- 641911049126
- FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass23,664 miles (+5,858)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 23,664 miles
- Test number
- 401242248166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,806 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 17,806 miles
- Test number
- 301207937183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,804 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,804 miles
- Test number
- 454447837132
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LB04 EFE
- Does LB04 EFE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB04 EFE expired on 17 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB04 EFE?
- The MOT on LB04 EFE expired on 17 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB04 EFE done?
- LB04 EFE was recorded at 84,055 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2023, an average of 4,097 miles a year.
- Has LB04 EFE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB04 EFE has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB04 EFE 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 EFE find?
- LB04 EFE passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front top mount split; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.
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