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Orange · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL04 EEFMOT history

LL04 EEF is an orange petrol MINI first used on 25 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

LL04 EEF orange MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
118,950 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 EEF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 EEF was last recorded at 118,950 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,466 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
484 miles
Average per year
4,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,950 miles
  • 2025 – 118,466 miles
  • 2024 – 117,700 miles
  • 2023 – 116,808 miles
  • 2022 – 114,423 miles
  • 2021 – 112,348 miles
  • 2020 – 110,312 miles
  • 2019 – 108,581 miles
  • 2018 – 106,301 miles
  • 2017 – 103,940 miles
  • 2016 – 99,576 miles
  • 2015 – 96,462 miles
  • 2014 – 93,540 miles
  • 2013 – 82,883 miles
  • 2012 – 66,572 miles
  • 2011 – 56,632 miles
  • 2010 – 52,158 miles
  • 2009 – 44,709 miles
  • 2008 – 35,347 miles
  • 2007 – 23,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,950 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,950 miles (+484)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    118,950 miles
    Test number
    508744747505
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,466 miles (+766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    118,466 miles
    Test number
    447341105272
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass117,700 miles (+892)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    117,700 miles
    Test number
    529897183817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,808 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    116,808 miles
    Test number
    326559292038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail116,806 miles (+2,383)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,806 miles
    Test number
    880706525571
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass114,423 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    114,423 miles
    Test number
    501442608413
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail114,423 miles (+2,075)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,423 miles
    Test number
    207657338719
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass112,348 miles (+2,036)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,348 miles
    Test number
    207922570617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,312 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    110,312 miles
    Test number
    932874710946
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail110,309 miles (+1,728)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,309 miles
    Test number
    800190236304
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass108,581 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    108,581 miles
    Test number
    277935287435
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Fail108,581 miles (+2,280)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,581 miles
    Test number
    116901813585
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass106,301 miles (+2,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    106,301 miles
    Test number
    453444194426
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass103,940 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    103,940 miles
    Test number
    507811156318
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  15. Fail103,940 miles (+4,364)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,940 miles
    Test number
    867349012387
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass99,576 miles (+3,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    99,576 miles
    Test number
    166366746269
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass96,462 miles (+2,922)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,462 miles
    Test number
    606423932812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,540 miles (+10,657)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,540 miles
    Test number
    369352464268
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass82,883 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    82,883 miles
    Test number
    147490273135
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  20. Fail82,883 miles (+16,311)1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,883 miles
    Test number
    949170273149
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  21. Pass66,572 miles (+9,940)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,572 miles
    Test number
    335259072103
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake discs are corroded
    • NoteRear box exhaust is corroded

  22. Pass56,632 miles (+4,474)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,632 miles
    Test number
    269479651146
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f brake discs worn

  23. Pass52,158 miles (+7,449)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,158 miles
    Test number
    820466160119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  24. Pass44,709 miles (+9,362)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    44,709 miles
    Test number
    164896179144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,347 miles (+12,288)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    35,347 miles
    Test number
    253817778491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    23,059 miles
    Test number
    481333977120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 EEF

Does LL04 EEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 EEF is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 EEF?
The MOT on LL04 EEF is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 EEF done?
LL04 EEF was recorded at 118,950 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 4,981 miles a year.
Has LL04 EEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 EEF has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LL04 EEF 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 LL04 EEF find?
LL04 EEF passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front inner suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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