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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LE04 FONMOT history

LE04 FON is a black petrol MINI first used on 16 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 133,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LE04 FON black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2025
Mileage
133,983 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 FON
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LE04 FON was last recorded at 133,983 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,509 miles · 8 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
474 miles
Average per year
5,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,983 miles
  • 2024 – 128,488 miles
  • 2023 – 123,735 miles
  • 2022 – 115,264 miles
  • 2021 – 109,854 miles
  • 2020 – 100,128 miles
  • 2019 – 96,641 miles
  • 2018 – 94,069 miles
  • 2017 – 89,314 miles
  • 2016 – 85,315 miles
  • 2015 – 68,824 miles
  • 2014 – 57,696 miles
  • 2013 – 48,559 miles
  • 2012 – 44,347 miles
  • 2011 – 41,138 miles
  • 2010 – 38,932 miles
  • 2009 – 34,531 miles
  • 2008 – 30,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail133,983 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail133,983 miles (+474)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,983 miles
    Test number
    305071148326
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail133,509 miles (+5,021)9 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,509 miles
    Test number
    286848296221
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,488 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    128,488 miles
    Test number
    770804651646
    • 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))
    • 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))

  4. Fail128,488 miles (+4,753)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,488 miles
    Test number
    757320857958
    • Repaired at testNearside 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))
    • 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))

  5. Pass123,735 miles (+8,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    123,735 miles
    Test number
    991481590592
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass115,264 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,264 miles
    Test number
    485037762310
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre side wall in poor condition

  7. Fail115,262 miles (+5,408)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,262 miles
    Test number
    629681511159
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre side wall in poor condition

  8. Pass109,854 miles (+9,726)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,854 miles
    Test number
    305658815009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,128 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    100,128 miles
    Test number
    104646692048
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail100,128 miles (+3,487)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,128 miles
    Test number
    380337150176
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass96,641 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,641 miles
    Test number
    515129947069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly deteriorated

  12. Fail96,641 miles (+2,572)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,641 miles
    Test number
    598387054872
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly deteriorated

  13. Pass94,069 miles (+4,755)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    94,069 miles
    Test number
    864660222596
    • AdvisoryBoth rear exhaust system boxes getting badly corroded.
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device getting cracked.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass89,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,314 miles
    Test number
    434610148379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,314 miles (+3,999)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,314 miles
    Test number
    620681998955
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass85,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,315 miles
    Test number
    687169293814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,315 miles (+16,491)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,315 miles
    Test number
    265205656456
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking power steering pipe (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass68,824 miles (+11,128)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,824 miles
    Test number
    342217005888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,696 miles (+9,137)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,696 miles
    Test number
    949170174237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,559 miles (+4,212)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,559 miles
    Test number
    629870883256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear seat belts not inspected due child seats fitted

  21. Pass44,347 miles (+3,209)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    44,347 miles
    Test number
    406705272212
    • NoteRear exhaust box corrioded

  22. Pass41,138 miles (+2,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,138 miles
    Test number
    798815861236
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass38,932 miles (+4,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,932 miles
    Test number
    944726360290
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass34,531 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,531 miles
    Test number
    140530769274
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Fail34,531 miles (+3,863)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,531 miles
    Test number
    841330569234
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass30,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    30,668 miles
    Test number
    194861998108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 FON

Does LE04 FON currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE04 FON expired on 9 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE04 FON?
The MOT on LE04 FON expired on 9 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE04 FON done?
LE04 FON was recorded at 133,983 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 5,670 miles a year.
Has LE04 FON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 FON has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LE04 FON 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 FON find?
LE04 FON failed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 6 major defects and 6 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 9 more.

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