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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LE04 FJYMOT history

LE04 FJY is a black petrol MINI first used on 23 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 71,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2023.

LE04 FJY black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2022
Mileage
71,685 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 FJY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LE04 FJY was last recorded at 71,685 miles on 6 Jan 2023, 5,892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,793 miles · 7 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
5,892 miles
Average per year
3,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 71,685 miles
  • 2021 – 65,793 miles
  • 2020 – 59,615 miles
  • 2019 – 55,962 miles
  • 2018 – 51,113 miles
  • 2017 – 47,038 miles
  • 2016 – 46,089 miles
  • 2015 – 43,164 miles
  • 2014 – 38,512 miles
  • 2013 – 35,535 miles
  • 2012 – 33,160 miles
  • 2011 – 28,453 miles
  • 2010 – 21,694 miles
  • 2009 – 16,544 miles
  • 2008 – 13,434 miles
  • 2007 – 12,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail71,685 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and rear box weld blow (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system misaligned knocking on rear floor pan
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fuel cap seal perrishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake warning wire

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail71,685 miles (+5,892)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,685 miles
    Test number
    679243596702
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and rear box weld blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system misaligned knocking on rear floor pan
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  2. Pass65,793 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,793 miles
    Test number
    980980112204
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perrishing

  3. Fail65,788 miles (+6,173)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,788 miles
    Test number
    430127504644
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perrishing

  4. Pass59,615 miles (+3,653)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,615 miles
    Test number
    699160288508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre at 3.0mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pads starting to wear low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  5. Pass55,962 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    55,962 miles
    Test number
    145543107824
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pad wear warning system wiring fault
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail55,962 miles (+4,849)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,962 miles
    Test number
    321888901839
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pad wear warning system wiring fault
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass51,113 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,113 miles
    Test number
    106861142375
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake warning wire (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail51,113 miles (+4,075)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,113 miles
    Test number
    904732067394
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake warning wire (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass47,038 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,038 miles
    Test number
    324750228405
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail47,038 miles (+949)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,038 miles
    Test number
    170706751921
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass46,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,089 miles
    Test number
    648336077466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,089 miles (+3)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,089 miles
    Test number
    944818720788
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail46,086 miles (+2,922)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,086 miles
    Test number
    357764383190
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass43,164 miles (+4,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,164 miles
    Test number
    299676195448
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass38,512 miles (+2,977)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    38,512 miles
    Test number
    426705594123
    • AdvisoryFront 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 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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust,rear box corroded

  16. Pass35,535 miles (+2,375)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    35,535 miles
    Test number
    296136693182
    • NoteCoolant level low

  17. Pass33,160 miles (+4,707)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,160 miles
    Test number
    216427402253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail28,453 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,453 miles
    Test number
    455728401233
    • 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)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer is very rusty is gas tight.
    • NoteSmall surface cut in sidewall no cord damage visual n/side front.

  19. Pass28,453 miles (+6,759)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    28,453 miles
    Test number
    528578301283
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer is very rusty is gas tight.
    • NoteSmall surface cut in sidewall no cord damage visual n/side front.

  20. Fail21,694 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,694 miles
    Test number
    472139700241
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass21,694 miles (+5,150)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    21,694 miles
    Test number
    724349100286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,544 miles (+3,110)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    16,544 miles
    Test number
    231001709278
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRat poo in engine compartment.
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded from the edges.
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking.
    • NoteRear wiper rubber split

  23. Pass13,434 miles (+1,291)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    13,434 miles
    Test number
    103180108226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass12,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    12,143 miles
    Test number
    604392907239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 FJY

Does LE04 FJY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE04 FJY expired on 6 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE04 FJY?
The MOT on LE04 FJY expired on 6 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE04 FJY done?
LE04 FJY was recorded at 71,685 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2023, an average of 3,851 miles a year.
Has LE04 FJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 FJY has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LE04 FJY 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 FJY find?
LE04 FJY failed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2023 with 2 major defects and 9 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and rear box weld blow, and 8 more.

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