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Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB04 EWLMOT history

LB04 EWL is a grey petrol MINI first used on 11 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 101,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2026
Mileage
101,792 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 EWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 EWL was last recorded at 101,792 miles on 7 Feb 2025, 7,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,400 miles · 8 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
7,392 miles
Average per year
4,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,792 miles
  • 2022 – 94,400 miles
  • 2020 – 86,874 miles
  • 2019 – 76,415 miles
  • 2018 – 64,394 miles
  • 2017 – 63,044 miles
  • 2016 – 59,670 miles
  • 2015 – 56,938 miles
  • 2014 – 54,639 miles
  • 2013 – 53,440 miles
  • 2010 – 44,422 miles
  • 2009 – 36,904 miles
  • 2008 – 25,980 miles
  • 2007 – 20,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,792 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Fuel tank securing straps are slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,792 miles (+7,392)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    101,792 miles
    Test number
    414493896394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,400 miles (+7,526)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    94,400 miles
    Test number
    331949803066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,874 miles (+10,459)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,874 miles
    Test number
    758036398094
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake requirements only just met
    • AdvisoryWipers deteriorated
  4. Pass76,415 miles (+12,021)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,415 miles
    Test number
    197790176937
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body component slightly loose wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in engine mount
  5. Pass64,394 miles (+1,350)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,394 miles
    Test number
    284315758748
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass63,044 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,044 miles
    Test number
    669022643914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank securing straps are slightly corroded
  7. Fail63,044 miles (+3,374)11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,044 miles
    Test number
    845050560500
    • FailureEmissions not tested due to exhaust gas leak (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases nearside rear silencer (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing nearside and offside front (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank securing straps are slightly corroded
  8. Pass59,670 miles (+2,732)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,670 miles
    Test number
    868122598577
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside front tyre
  9. Pass56,938 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,938 miles
    Test number
    378486855004
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteOil leak
  10. Fail56,938 miles (+2,299)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,938 miles
    Test number
    326765655049
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteOil leak
  11. Pass54,639 miles (+1,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,639 miles
    Test number
    647563154090
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass53,440 miles (+4)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,440 miles
    Test number
    669213673005
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front chassis leg has had repair carried out
    • NoteOffside front tyre has minor sidewall damage
  13. Fail53,436 miles (+9,014)12 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,436 miles
    Test number
    517470173089
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front chassis leg has had repair carried out
    • NoteOffside front tyre has minor sidewall damage
  14. Pass44,422 miles (+7,518)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    44,422 miles
    Test number
    654250940238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,904 miles (+10,924)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    36,904 miles
    Test number
    771551849258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,980 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,980 miles
    Test number
    642310458111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail25,980 miles (+5,642)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,980 miles
    Test number
    302119348126
    • DangerousPower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass20,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,338 miles
    Test number
    634284347120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 EWL

Does LB04 EWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 EWL expired on 6 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 EWL?
The MOT on LB04 EWL expired on 6 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 EWL done?
LB04 EWL was recorded at 101,792 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2025, an average of 4,599 miles a year.
Has LB04 EWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 EWL has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on LB04 EWL 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 EWL find?
LB04 EWL passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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