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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LE04 FKCMOT history

LE04 FKC is a red petrol MINI first used on 21 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 53,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2024.

LE04 FKC red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2025
Mileage
53,175 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 FKC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 FKC was last recorded at 53,175 miles on 23 Sept 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,175 miles · 18 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 53,175 miles
  • 2023 – 52,460 miles
  • 2022 – 49,750 miles
  • 2021 – 48,048 miles
  • 2020 – 45,357 miles
  • 2019 – 41,488 miles
  • 2018 – 37,807 miles
  • 2017 – 34,577 miles
  • 2016 – 30,696 miles
  • 2015 – 26,636 miles
  • 2014 – 24,003 miles
  • 2013 – 19,879 miles
  • 2012 – 19,053 miles
  • 2011 – 17,876 miles
  • 2010 – 17,647 miles
  • 2009 – 16,637 miles
  • 2008 – 16,079 miles
  • 2007 – 15,013 miles
  • 2006 – 14,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,175 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes to flex hoses rustingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box has slight blow and rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front metal brake pipes starting to rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front oil leak under car

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box rusted badly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,175 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    53,175 miles
    Test number
    142698729051
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes to flex hoses rusting
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box has slight blow and rusty

  2. Fail53,175 miles (+715)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,175 miles
    Test number
    478909311875
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no aim pattern (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no aim pattern (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure rear hanger clamp rusted away hanging off (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes to flex hoses rusting
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box has slight blow and rusty

  3. Pass52,460 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    52,460 miles
    Test number
    965464249102
    • AdvisoryFront metal brake pipes starting to rust

  4. Fail52,460 miles (+2,710)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,460 miles
    Test number
    411439704966
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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 Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Advisory175 65 r15
    • AdvisoryFront metal brake pipes starting to rust

  5. Pass49,750 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    49,750 miles
    Test number
    276165466353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front oil leak under car
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box rusted badly (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail49,750 miles (+1,702)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,750 miles
    Test number
    793955400787
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front oil leak under car
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box rusted badly (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass48,048 miles (+2,691)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    48,048 miles
    Test number
    409831831867
    • AdvisoryExhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  8. Pass45,357 miles (+3,869)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    45,357 miles
    Test number
    243629159234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,488 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    41,488 miles
    Test number
    397697197174
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail41,488 miles (+3,681)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,488 miles
    Test number
    822110866040
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass37,807 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    37,807 miles
    Test number
    500163979369
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  12. Fail37,807 miles (+3,230)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,807 miles
    Test number
    513852341675
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  13. Pass34,577 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    34,577 miles
    Test number
    771712501665
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear service brake binding ,slight
    • AdvisoryExhaust system , corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades perished, split

  14. Fail34,577 miles (+3,881)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,577 miles
    Test number
    895795087473
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175,65,15,84h,pirelli (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer wall damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear service brake binding ,slight
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corrosion excessive ,rear
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades perished, split

  15. Pass30,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    30,696 miles
    Test number
    325627851605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail30,696 miles (+4,060)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,696 miles
    Test number
    905780392568
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass26,636 miles (+2,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,636 miles
    Test number
    885835797947
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer , corrosion

  18. Pass24,003 miles (+4,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    24,003 miles
    Test number
    247819654277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass19,879 miles (+826)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    19,879 miles
    Test number
    999019153239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,053 miles (+1,177)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    19,053 miles
    Test number
    276000772236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,876 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    17,876 miles
    Test number
    285987851258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,647 miles (+1,010)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    17,647 miles
    Test number
    381917570238
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer slightly deterioreted.

  23. Pass16,637 miles (+558)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    16,637 miles
    Test number
    363711279290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,079 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    16,079 miles
    Test number
    154160088207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,013 miles (+936)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    15,013 miles
    Test number
    834033787247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    14,077 miles
    Test number
    870580196284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 FKC

Does LE04 FKC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE04 FKC expired on 22 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE04 FKC?
The MOT on LE04 FKC expired on 22 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE04 FKC done?
LE04 FKC was recorded at 53,175 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2024, an average of 2,180 miles a year.
Has LE04 FKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 FKC has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LE04 FKC 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 FKC find?
LE04 FKC passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; metal brake pipes to flex hoses rusting; rear exhaust box has slight blow and rusty.

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