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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL04 LCAMOT history

LL04 LCA is a blue petrol MINI first used on 5 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 154,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2022.

LL04 LCA blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2023
Mileage
154,106 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 LCA
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 expired on 4 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 LCA was last recorded at 154,106 miles on 5 Jan 2022, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,095 miles · 22 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
8,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 154,106 miles
  • 2021 – 154,095 miles
  • 2020 – 146,211 miles
  • 2019 – 134,906 miles
  • 2018 – 122,033 miles
  • 2017 – 112,485 miles
  • 2016 – 98,395 miles
  • 2014 – 87,116 miles
  • 2013 – 78,035 miles
  • 2012 – 66,867 miles
  • 2011 – 58,749 miles
  • 2010 – 52,958 miles
  • 2009 – 46,358 miles
  • 2008 – 41,778 miles
  • 2007 – 33,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,106 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Inner tyre low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from power pump (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Slight play in steering rack arm/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass154,106 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    154,106 miles
    Test number
    943102316373
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail154,095 miles (+7,884)2 dangerous14 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,095 miles
    Test number
    727145224282
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass146,211 miles (+11,305)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    146,211 miles
    Test number
    477106866744
    • 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass134,906 miles (+12,873)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,906 miles
    Test number
    260337503836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,033 miles (+9,548)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    122,033 miles
    Test number
    747124286663
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass112,485 miles (+14,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    112,485 miles
    Test number
    278292866178
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component weeping from steering rack boot area (2.3.3b)
  7. Pass98,395 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,395 miles
    Test number
    529526170708
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre low
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from power pump (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack arm/s
  8. Fail98,386 miles (+11,270)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,386 miles
    Test number
    781123111704
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre low
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from power pump (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack arm/s
  9. Pass87,116 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    87,116 miles
    Test number
    358629804331
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres very low on inner edges
  10. Fail87,114 miles (+9,079)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,114 miles
    Test number
    369779604388
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres very low on inner edges
  11. Pass78,035 miles (+11,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    78,035 miles
    Test number
    887493313219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass66,867 miles (+8,118)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    66,867 miles
    Test number
    657603872066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBack box outer skin poor condition
  13. Pass58,749 miles (+5,791)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    58,749 miles
    Test number
    759745241080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,958 miles (+6,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    52,958 miles
    Test number
    174299430423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass46,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    46,358 miles
    Test number
    881613049000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,358 miles (+4,580)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,358 miles
    Test number
    920433049084
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  17. Pass41,778 miles (+8,105)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    41,778 miles
    Test number
    260339168473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    33,673 miles
    Test number
    202262367475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 LCA

Does LL04 LCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 LCA expired on 4 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 LCA?
The MOT on LL04 LCA expired on 4 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 LCA done?
LL04 LCA was recorded at 154,106 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2022, an average of 8,265 miles a year.
Has LL04 LCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 LCA has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LL04 LCA 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 LCA find?
LL04 LCA passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2022 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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