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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LE04 HCYMOT history

LE04 HCY is a blue petrol MINI first used on 24 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 84,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

LE04 HCY blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
84,280 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 HCY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 HCY was last recorded at 84,280 miles on 14 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,280 miles · 11 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,280 miles
  • 2025 – 77,821 miles
  • 2024 – 76,298 miles
  • 2023 – 75,219 miles
  • 2022 – 73,906 miles
  • 2021 – 69,710 miles
  • 2020 – 65,727 miles
  • 2018 – 61,251 miles
  • 2017 – 58,318 miles
  • 2016 – 54,967 miles
  • 2015 – 50,700 miles
  • 2014 – 49,129 miles
  • 2013 – 46,465 miles
  • 2012 – 44,295 miles
  • 2011 – 42,474 miles
  • 2010 – 38,352 miles
  • 2009 – 31,610 miles
  • 2008 – 25,485 miles
  • 2007 – 19,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,280 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/f hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/f hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r hose

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Excess travel on handbrake lever

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipes to both front hoses corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,280 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    84,280 miles
    Test number
    786549437809
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/f hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/f hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail84,280 miles (+6,459)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,280 miles
    Test number
    811673790161
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/f hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/f hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass77,821 miles (+313)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    77,821 miles
    Test number
    731263032588
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/f hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/f hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r hose (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail77,508 miles (+1,210)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,508 miles
    Test number
    439396988151
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/f hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/f hose (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass76,298 miles (+1,079)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    76,298 miles
    Test number
    438786932811
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/f hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/f hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r handbrake performance low

  6. Pass75,219 miles (+1,313)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    75,219 miles
    Test number
    404284540872
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/f hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/f hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExcess travel on handbrake lever
    • AdvisoryN/s steering rack arm slight play

  7. Pass73,906 miles (+4,196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    73,906 miles
    Test number
    561767461669
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s/r back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExcess travel on handbrake lever
    • AdvisoryO/s/r exhaust back box corroded

  8. Pass69,710 miles (+3,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,710 miles
    Test number
    123276648016
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes to front hoses corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s exhaust back box corroded

  9. Pass65,727 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,727 miles
    Test number
    529675464675
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes to both front hoses corroded

  10. Fail65,727 miles (+4,476)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,727 miles
    Test number
    640034065318
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes to both front hoses corroded

  11. Pass61,251 miles (+2,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,251 miles
    Test number
    623222369089
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer slightly detereoted

  12. Pass58,318 miles (+3,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    58,318 miles
    Test number
    429909958296
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer layer corroded

  13. Pass54,967 miles (+4,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    54,967 miles
    Test number
    755689214410
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear pads getting low

  14. Pass50,700 miles (+1,571)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,700 miles
    Test number
    149308525113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,129 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,129 miles
    Test number
    947129424170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail49,129 miles (+2,664)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,129 miles
    Test number
    989709124153
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass46,465 miles (+2,170)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,465 miles
    Test number
    945047123173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r brake starting to bind

  18. Pass44,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,295 miles
    Test number
    607652762049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,295 miles (+1,821)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,295 miles
    Test number
    536382962013
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass42,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,474 miles
    Test number
    937307221079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,474 miles (+4,122)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,474 miles
    Test number
    948237421040
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass38,352 miles (+6,742)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    38,352 miles
    Test number
    190950120034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,610 miles (+6,125)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,610 miles
    Test number
    101463029468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,485 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,485 miles
    Test number
    124418618067
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass25,485 miles (+6,306)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    25,485 miles
    Test number
    663378418044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    19,179 miles
    Test number
    744913327079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 HCY

Does LE04 HCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 HCY is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE04 HCY?
The MOT on LE04 HCY is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE04 HCY done?
LE04 HCY was recorded at 84,280 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 3,372 miles a year.
Has LE04 HCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 HCY has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LE04 HCY 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 HCY find?
LE04 HCY passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/f hose; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/f hose, and 4 more.

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