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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB04 EWPMOT history

LB04 EWP is a blue petrol MINI first used on 22 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 51,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
51,632 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 EWP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 EWP was last recorded at 51,632 miles on 29 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,632 miles · 28 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,632 miles
  • 2025 – 50,951 miles
  • 2024 – 48,089 miles
  • 2023 – 44,698 miles
  • 2022 – 42,272 miles
  • 2021 – 40,846 miles
  • 2020 – 39,204 miles
  • 2019 – 38,434 miles
  • 2018 – 37,629 miles
  • 2017 – 36,636 miles
  • 2016 – 35,480 miles
  • 2015 – 35,030 miles
  • 2014 – 34,584 miles
  • 2013 – 33,712 miles
  • 2012 – 32,956 miles
  • 2011 – 32,049 miles
  • 2010 – 31,249 miles
  • 2009 – 28,412 miles
  • 2008 – 22,236 miles
  • 2007 – 15,166 miles
  • 2006 – 6,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,632 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front seat has slight movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,632 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    51,632 miles
    Test number
    902772880263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail51,632 miles (+681)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,632 miles
    Test number
    847710767254
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass50,951 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    50,951 miles
    Test number
    888074872789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat has slight movement
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail50,943 miles (+2,854)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,943 miles
    Test number
    490314598573
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat has slight movement
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass48,089 miles (+3,391)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    48,089 miles
    Test number
    792554079750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass44,698 miles (+61)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    44,698 miles
    Test number
    605852967497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail44,637 miles (+2,365)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,637 miles
    Test number
    470107256675
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass42,272 miles (+1,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    42,272 miles
    Test number
    940620389616
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass40,846 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    40,846 miles
    Test number
    969707153089
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device cracking around seal
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail40,846 miles (+1,642)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,846 miles
    Test number
    507050299687
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device cracking around seal
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass39,204 miles (+770)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    39,204 miles
    Test number
    123100353433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside fuel cap seal slightly cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass38,434 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,434 miles
    Test number
    346708723781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail38,431 miles (+802)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,431 miles
    Test number
    442884991768
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to major gas leak from back box! (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

  14. Pass37,629 miles (+993)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    37,629 miles
    Test number
    518559790254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust outer skin corroded and pealing away

  15. Pass36,636 miles (+1,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    36,636 miles
    Test number
    549107939856
    • AdvisoryOffside front and offside rear tyres starting to crack
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded but not leaking
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind offside rear

  16. Pass35,480 miles (+450)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    35,480 miles
    Test number
    963434305034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,030 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,030 miles
    Test number
    239205515185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,584 miles (+872)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    34,584 miles
    Test number
    709106914182
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated

  19. Pass33,712 miles (+756)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,712 miles
    Test number
    988113323147
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated

  20. Pass32,956 miles (+907)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,956 miles
    Test number
    295232822102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,049 miles (+800)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,049 miles
    Test number
    689780251105
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteUnderside of engine oily!

  22. Pass31,249 miles (+2,837)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,249 miles
    Test number
    671389150136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,412 miles (+6,176)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    28,412 miles
    Test number
    823272709262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,236 miles (+7,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,236 miles
    Test number
    864304008218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail15,166 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,166 miles
    Test number
    224133817261
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass15,166 miles (+8,730)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,166 miles
    Test number
    332153817223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass6,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    6,436 miles
    Test number
    360916306215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 EWP

Does LB04 EWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 EWP is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 EWP?
The MOT on LB04 EWP is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 EWP done?
LB04 EWP was recorded at 51,632 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 2,278 miles a year.
Has LB04 EWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 EWP has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB04 EWP 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 EWP find?
LB04 EWP passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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