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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL04 EFEMOT history

LL04 EFE is a blue petrol MINI first used on 5 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

LL04 EFE blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
109,175 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 EFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 EFE was last recorded at 109,175 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,776 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
399 miles
Average per year
4,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,175 miles
  • 2025 – 108,776 miles
  • 2021 – 107,255 miles
  • 2020 – 101,761 miles
  • 2019 – 93,685 miles
  • 2018 – 82,594 miles
  • 2017 – 78,071 miles
  • 2016 – 64,657 miles
  • 2015 – 46,828 miles
  • 2014 – 42,705 miles
  • 2013 – 39,208 miles
  • 2012 – 35,668 miles
  • 2011 – 30,620 miles
  • 2010 – 22,845 miles
  • 2008 – 17,478 miles
  • 2007 – 14,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,175 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • 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))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,175 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    109,175 miles
    Test number
    889536100453
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  2. Fail109,175 miles (+399)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,175 miles
    Test number
    829163042405
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  3. Pass108,776 miles (+1,521)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    108,776 miles
    Test number
    693220976514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,255 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,255 miles
    Test number
    945514306980
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Fail107,255 miles (+5,494)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,255 miles
    Test number
    687138841181
    • DangerousOffside Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass101,761 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,761 miles
    Test number
    833984813445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail101,761 miles (+8,076)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,761 miles
    Test number
    104034027645
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass93,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,685 miles
    Test number
    929023298550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail93,685 miles (+11,091)1 dangerous3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,685 miles
    Test number
    495194738888
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass82,594 miles (+4,523)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,594 miles
    Test number
    433801418822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,071 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,071 miles
    Test number
    544838238203
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  12. Fail78,071 miles (+13,414)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,071 miles
    Test number
    318392416113
    • FailureNearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  13. Pass64,657 miles (+17,829)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    64,657 miles
    Test number
    217811275778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,828 miles (+4,123)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,828 miles
    Test number
    788215265097
    • NoteAll tyres low on pressure (have put air in)
    • NoteTyre pressure light on (reset)

  15. Pass42,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,705 miles
    Test number
    895296484027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,705 miles (+3,497)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,705 miles
    Test number
    896556384046
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on inside and outside and on 2.5mm

  17. Pass39,208 miles (+3,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,208 miles
    Test number
    758992573090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass35,668 miles (+5,048)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,668 miles
    Test number
    876956682063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,620 miles (+7,775)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,620 miles
    Test number
    646383161004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,845 miles (+5,367)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    22,845 miles
    Test number
    314731570032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,478 miles (+2,819)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    17,478 miles
    Test number
    211826288468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,659 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    14,659 miles
    Test number
    643532097120
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing outer edge & wall is damaged

Questions about LL04 EFE

Does LL04 EFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 EFE is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 EFE?
The MOT on LL04 EFE is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 EFE done?
LL04 EFE was recorded at 109,175 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 4,963 miles a year.
Has LL04 EFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 EFE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LL04 EFE 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 EFE find?
LL04 EFE passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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