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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL04 FHWMOT history

LL04 FHW is a black petrol MINI first used on 2 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 121,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

LL04 FHW black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
121,646 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 FHW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 FHW was last recorded at 121,646 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 4,726 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,920 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,726 miles
Average per year
5,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,646 miles
  • 2025 – 116,920 miles
  • 2023 – 116,831 miles
  • 2022 – 112,616 miles
  • 2021 – 108,127 miles
  • 2020 – 103,053 miles
  • 2019 – 96,474 miles
  • 2018 – 90,922 miles
  • 2017 – 85,953 miles
  • 2016 – 82,947 miles
  • 2015 – 73,193 miles
  • 2014 – 63,245 miles
  • 2012 – 50,404 miles
  • 2011 – 38,778 miles
  • 2010 – 30,380 miles
  • 2009 – 27,618 miles
  • 2008 – 21,419 miles
  • 2007 – 17,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,646 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and rear (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,646 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    121,646 miles
    Test number
    282541588902
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail121,646 miles (+4,726)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,646 miles
    Test number
    562453533235
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass116,920 miles (+89)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    116,920 miles
    Test number
    905511374117
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))
    • 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 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,831 miles (+4,215)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    116,831 miles
    Test number
    795990076426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces corroded from lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass112,616 miles (+1,924)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,616 miles
    Test number
    854725303977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Pass110,692 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    110,692 miles
    Test number
    256053364550
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail110,675 miles (+2,548)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,675 miles
    Test number
    546788355410
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass108,127 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    108,127 miles
    Test number
    251627819227
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres low inner edge

  9. Fail108,127 miles (+5,074)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,127 miles
    Test number
    835645026115
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres low inner edge

  10. Pass103,053 miles (+6,579)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    103,053 miles
    Test number
    798743037613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,474 miles (+5,552)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    96,474 miles
    Test number
    423010918215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass90,922 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    90,922 miles
    Test number
    224306039472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail90,922 miles (+4,969)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,922 miles
    Test number
    237804865391
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the left. incorrect image (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass85,953 miles (+3,006)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    85,953 miles
    Test number
    815370321888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,947 miles
    Test number
    141559201561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,945 miles (+9,752)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,945 miles
    Test number
    783135182651
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

  17. Pass73,193 miles (+2,204)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    73,193 miles
    Test number
    720635160563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,989 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,989 miles
    Test number
    167310475482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail70,981 miles (+7,736)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,981 miles
    Test number
    655124865066
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass63,245 miles (+12,841)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    63,245 miles
    Test number
    679123804066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSecondery coolant cap missing

  21. Pass50,404 miles (+11,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    50,404 miles
    Test number
    379480652332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass38,778 miles (+8,398)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    38,778 miles
    Test number
    827151641353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,380 miles (+2,762)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    30,380 miles
    Test number
    142584990101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,618 miles (+6,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    27,618 miles
    Test number
    194609799127
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass21,419 miles (+3,629)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    21,419 miles
    Test number
    412581618284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    17,790 miles
    Test number
    361942997198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 FHW

Does LL04 FHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 FHW is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 FHW?
The MOT on LL04 FHW is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 FHW done?
LL04 FHW was recorded at 121,646 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 5,577 miles a year.
Has LL04 FHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 FHW has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LL04 FHW 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 FHW find?
LL04 FHW passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear, and 1 more.

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