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Gold · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LE04 FERMOT history

LE04 FER is a gold petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 106,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

LE04 FER gold MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
106,901 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 FER
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 FER was last recorded at 106,901 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 2,257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,644 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,257 miles
Average per year
4,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,901 miles
  • 2025 – 104,644 miles
  • 2024 – 102,421 miles
  • 2023 – 101,130 miles
  • 2022 – 99,812 miles
  • 2021 – 98,039 miles
  • 2020 – 96,455 miles
  • 2019 – 95,244 miles
  • 2018 – 93,483 miles
  • 2017 – 88,545 miles
  • 2016 – 78,856 miles
  • 2015 – 72,462 miles
  • 2014 – 66,698 miles
  • 2013 – 61,276 miles
  • 2012 – 53,740 miles
  • 2011 – 46,608 miles
  • 2010 – 38,205 miles
  • 2009 – 31,146 miles
  • 2008 – 26,530 miles
  • 2007 – 21,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,901 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres slightly worn on edges and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody/suspension getting very rusty in places

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • N/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,901 miles (+2,257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    106,901 miles
    Test number
    811029032301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres slightly worn on edges and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody/suspension getting very rusty in places
  2. Pass104,644 miles (+2,223)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    104,644 miles
    Test number
    333190438268
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box very rusty
    • AdvisorySuspension parts/underbody getting very rusty in places
  3. Pass102,421 miles (+1,291)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    102,421 miles
    Test number
    788841476478
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty
    • AdvisoryUnderbody/suspension parts getting rusty in places
  4. Pass101,130 miles (+1,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,130 miles
    Test number
    970020257246
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box/suspension parts getting rusty in places
  5. Pass99,812 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,812 miles
    Test number
    785558896355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail99,802 miles (+1,763)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,802 miles
    Test number
    337230395528
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass98,039 miles (+1,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,039 miles
    Test number
    436739850021
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass96,455 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,455 miles
    Test number
    620605923124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes
  9. Fail96,455 miles (+1,211)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,455 miles
    Test number
    263130863222
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes
  10. Pass95,244 miles (+1,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    95,244 miles
    Test number
    132469812383
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass93,483 miles (+4,938)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,483 miles
    Test number
    306915349305
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass88,545 miles (+9,689)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    88,545 miles
    Test number
    350944516207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass78,856 miles (+6,394)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    78,856 miles
    Test number
    128352420227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,462 miles (+5,764)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,462 miles
    Test number
    479106555019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,698 miles7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,698 miles
    Test number
    416145564082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Fail66,698 miles (+5,422)4 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,698 miles
    Test number
    366042964059
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass61,276 miles (+7,536)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,276 miles
    Test number
    985763363088
    • NoteCenter rear stop lamp imcomplete
  18. Pass53,740 miles (+7,132)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,740 miles
    Test number
    846050662056
    • Note1/ BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS 2/ REAR EXHAUST BOX VERY RUSTY 3/ N/S/F BRAKE PIPE GETTING RUSTY
  19. Pass46,608 miles (+24)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,608 miles
    Test number
    576700561063
    • Note1/ REAR EXHAUST BOX VERY RUSTY 2/ N/S/F BRAKE PIPE GETTING RUSTY 3/ REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY RUSTY
  20. Fail46,584 miles (+8,379)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,584 miles
    Test number
    877809651052
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Note1/ REAR EXHAUST BOX VERY RUSTY 2/ N/S/F BRAKE PIPE GETTING RUSTY 3/ REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY RUSTY
  21. Pass38,205 miles (+7,059)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,205 miles
    Test number
    191497350074
    • Note1/ N/S/F BRAKE PIPE GETTING RUSTY 2/ REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY 3/ BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED
  22. Pass31,146 miles (+4,616)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,146 miles
    Test number
    264168559079
    • Note1/ N/S/F BRAKE PIPE GETTING RUSTY 2/ REAR EXHAUST BOX GETTING RUSTY 3/ REAR BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY 4/ BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK ON TREAD
  23. Pass26,530 miles (+4,715)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,530 miles
    Test number
    771679258039
    • Note1/ REAR EXHAUST BOX GETTING RUSTY 2/ BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK
  24. Pass21,815 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,815 miles
    Test number
    600349657011
    • Note1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Questions about LE04 FER

Does LE04 FER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 FER is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE04 FER?
The MOT on LE04 FER is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE04 FER done?
LE04 FER was recorded at 106,901 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 4,383 miles a year.
Has LE04 FER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 FER has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LE04 FER 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 LE04 FER find?
LE04 FER passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly worn on edges and starting to crack; underbody/suspension getting very rusty in places.

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