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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LC04 SSZMOT history

LC04 SSZ is a black petrol MINI first used on 8 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 117,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2024.

LC04 SSZ black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2025
Mileage
117,824 mi
At MOT on 28 Jun 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC04 SSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC04 SSZ was last recorded at 117,824 miles on 28 Jun 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,823 miles · 27 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,824 miles
  • 2023 – 115,348 miles
  • 2022 – 112,043 miles
  • 2021 – 110,148 miles
  • 2020 – 110,114 miles
  • 2019 – 98,917 miles
  • 2018 – 90,829 miles
  • 2017 – 81,593 miles
  • 2016 – 70,436 miles
  • 2015 – 57,766 miles
  • 2013 – 50,526 miles
  • 2012 – 42,489 miles
  • 2011 – 40,042 miles
  • 2010 – 38,238 miles
  • 2009 – 35,273 miles
  • 2008 – 31,731 miles
  • 2007 – 23,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,824 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth headlamp beam patterns are poor but still okRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,824 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    117,824 miles
    Test number
    121702739983
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp beam patterns are poor but still ok
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  2. Fail117,823 miles (+2,475)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,823 miles
    Test number
    722259849022
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp beam patterns are poor but still ok
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  3. Pass115,348 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    115,348 miles
    Test number
    537430201955
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail115,344 miles (+3,301)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,344 miles
    Test number
    675639301703
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass112,043 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    112,043 miles
    Test number
    552093597209
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail112,043 miles (+1,895)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,043 miles
    Test number
    807095749012
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Does not release under load. (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass110,148 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    110,148 miles
    Test number
    757384434144
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  8. Fail110,148 miles (+34)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,148 miles
    Test number
    232388290032
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  9. Fail110,114 miles (+11,197)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,114 miles
    Test number
    186947462742
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass98,917 miles (+8,088)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    98,917 miles
    Test number
    922155589929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass90,829 miles (+9,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    90,829 miles
    Test number
    535024896785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper tyre wearing outer edge 175/65/15
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box very corroded
  12. Pass81,593 miles (+11,157)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,593 miles
    Test number
    421234294917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,436 miles (+12,670)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,436 miles
    Test number
    924945713426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,766 miles (+7,240)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,766 miles
    Test number
    856970215184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,526 miles (+8,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    50,526 miles
    Test number
    475641213481
    • 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)
  16. Pass42,489 miles (+2,447)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    42,489 miles
    Test number
    998582542244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,042 miles (+1,804)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    40,042 miles
    Test number
    625854721237
    • NoteCheck rear inner brake pads
    • NoteNearside rear jacking point rubber missing
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket cracked
    • NoteRear exhaust starting to rust
    • NoteRear washer jet not working
    • NoteSlight oil leak/ offside front inner driveshaft boot damp
  18. Pass38,238 miles (+2,965)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    38,238 miles
    Test number
    974364640212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,273 miles (+3,542)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,273 miles
    Test number
    704053479122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,731 miles (+8,102)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    31,731 miles
    Test number
    244665868489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass23,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    23,629 miles
    Test number
    343675587194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC04 SSZ

Does LC04 SSZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC04 SSZ expired on 3 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC04 SSZ?
The MOT on LC04 SSZ expired on 3 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC04 SSZ done?
LC04 SSZ was recorded at 117,824 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2024, an average of 5,546 miles a year.
Has LC04 SSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC04 SSZ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LC04 SSZ 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 LC04 SSZ find?
LC04 SSZ passed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2024 with 8 advisories: both headlamp beam patterns are poor but still ok; brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4; nearside front suspension component ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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