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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB04 EWAMOT history

LB04 EWA is a black petrol MINI first used on 10 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 85,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
85,831 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 EWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 EWA was last recorded at 85,831 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,809 miles · 2 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
4,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,831 miles
  • 2020 – 83,574 miles
  • 2019 – 78,907 miles
  • 2017 – 72,925 miles
  • 2016 – 68,559 miles
  • 2015 – 64,187 miles
  • 2014 – 59,529 miles
  • 2013 – 53,236 miles
  • 2012 – 53,180 miles
  • 2010 – 13,970 miles
  • 2009 – 12,532 miles
  • 2008 – 11,573 miles
  • 2007 – 10,481 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,831 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Steering arm play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,831 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    85,831 miles
    Test number
    384177056193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail85,809 miles (+2,235)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,809 miles
    Test number
    611419271530
    • DangerousNearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass83,574 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    83,574 miles
    Test number
    280795185915
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail83,570 miles (+4,663)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,570 miles
    Test number
    822461822630
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,907 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,907 miles
    Test number
    356773228434
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail78,905 miles (+5,980)5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,905 miles
    Test number
    876500362304
    • MajorNearside 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass72,925 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    72,925 miles
    Test number
    840399832475
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail72,925 miles (+4,366)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,925 miles
    Test number
    739418688952
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass68,559 miles (+4,372)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,559 miles
    Test number
    999560939337
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak,

  10. Pass64,187 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    64,187 miles
    Test number
    427086525214
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust section corroded.

  11. Fail64,182 miles (+4,653)3 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,182 miles
    Test number
    345936225438
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front wipers split, cleaning window effectivley
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust section corroded.
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light indicates a fault

  12. Pass59,529 miles (+6,293)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,529 miles
    Test number
    555556914247
    • NoteOil leaks on engine
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield adrift

  13. Pass53,236 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,236 miles
    Test number
    617944463026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,180 miles (+19,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,180 miles
    Test number
    527224032304
    • 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)

  15. Pass34,057 miles (+20,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    34,057 miles
    Test number
    309083002083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass13,970 miles (+1,438)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    13,970 miles
    Test number
    922025540106
    • NoteN.s. and o.s.f. lower wishbone rear bushes slight play
    • NoteN.s.f. tyre wearing low inner edge on tread pattern also worn bold outer edge
    • NoteN.s.r. tyre slight cracking outer edge
    • NoteO.s.f. tyre wearing low on edges of tread pattern
    • NoteRear registration plate slight faded
    • NoteSlight play n.s. and o.s.f. inner track rods

  17. Pass12,532 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    12,532 miles
    Test number
    214202659139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail11,573 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,573 miles
    Test number
    650753548122
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass11,573 miles (+1,092)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    11,573 miles
    Test number
    850663748100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    10,481 miles
    Test number
    104751157131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 EWA

Does LB04 EWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 EWA is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 EWA?
The MOT on LB04 EWA is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 EWA done?
LB04 EWA was recorded at 85,831 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 4,016 miles a year.
Has LB04 EWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 EWA has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB04 EWA 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 EWA find?
LB04 EWA passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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