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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB04 JFYMOT history

LB04 JFY is a black petrol MINI first used on 13 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 89,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2026
Mileage
89,876 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 JFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 JFY was last recorded at 89,876 miles on 12 Apr 2025, 3,434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,442 miles · 17 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3,434 miles
Average per year
3,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,876 miles
  • 2024 – 86,442 miles
  • 2023 – 80,997 miles
  • 2022 – 77,597 miles
  • 2021 – 75,788 miles
  • 2020 – 74,961 miles
  • 2019 – 73,826 miles
  • 2018 – 71,679 miles
  • 2017 – 68,757 miles
  • 2016 – 66,471 miles
  • 2015 – 63,985 miles
  • 2014 – 59,942 miles
  • 2013 – 54,551 miles
  • 2012 – 48,492 miles
  • 2011 – 43,404 miles
  • 2010 – 34,582 miles
  • 2009 – 31,648 miles
  • 2008 – 27,101 miles
  • 2007 – 21,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,876 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear back box corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 14 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,876 miles (+3,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    89,876 miles
    Test number
    793756527292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass86,442 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    86,442 miles
    Test number
    264171269356
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail86,442 miles (+5,445)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,442 miles
    Test number
    783747211750
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass80,997 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    80,997 miles
    Test number
    262938046352
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail80,993 miles (+3,396)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,993 miles
    Test number
    429762430621
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,597 miles (+3)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    77,597 miles
    Test number
    421268914151
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail77,594 miles (+1,806)2 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,594 miles
    Test number
    559704862594
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass75,788 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    75,788 miles
    Test number
    693382769672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Arch trim moulding missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail75,782 miles (+821)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,782 miles
    Test number
    566854426930
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Arch trim moulding missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  10. Pass74,961 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,961 miles
    Test number
    799292838487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail74,961 miles (+1,135)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,961 miles
    Test number
    926796941023
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass73,826 miles (+2,147)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,826 miles
    Test number
    187156216896
    • MinorFront passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear back box corroded

  13. Pass71,679 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,679 miles
    Test number
    489114013335
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear back box corroded

  14. Fail71,674 miles (+2,917)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,674 miles
    Test number
    527620856887
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear back box corroded

  15. Pass68,757 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    68,757 miles
    Test number
    789795746305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,756 miles (+2,285)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,756 miles
    Test number
    374084866338
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass66,471 miles (+2,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,471 miles
    Test number
    640643989179
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass63,985 miles (+4,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,985 miles
    Test number
    296326075006
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass59,942 miles (+5,391)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    59,942 miles
    Test number
    357195354060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust outter skin corrodid, baffles in box starting to blow

  20. Pass54,551 miles (+6,059)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    54,551 miles
    Test number
    835910743042
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on dash
    • NoteFront brake discs are worn and slightly lipped
    • NoteRear discs are worn thin
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  21. Pass48,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    48,492 miles
    Test number
    149984852400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,492 miles (+5,088)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,492 miles
    Test number
    495064552059
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass43,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    43,404 miles
    Test number
    835892341041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail43,404 miles (+8,822)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,404 miles
    Test number
    458892341013
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  25. Pass34,582 miles (+2,934)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    34,582 miles
    Test number
    424926150021
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyre BALD outer edge

  26. Pass31,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,648 miles
    Test number
    660800649148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail31,648 miles (+4,547)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,648 miles
    Test number
    954940449174
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass27,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,101 miles
    Test number
    504416388180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail27,101 miles (+5,579)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,101 miles
    Test number
    220675388409
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass21,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,522 miles
    Test number
    323514337148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 JFY

Does LB04 JFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 JFY expired on 16 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 JFY?
The MOT on LB04 JFY expired on 16 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 JFY done?
LB04 JFY was recorded at 89,876 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2025, an average of 3,816 miles a year.
Has LB04 JFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 JFY has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB04 JFY 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 JFY find?
LB04 JFY passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both; oil leak, but not excessive.

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