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Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL04 YHGMOT history

LL04 YHG is a grey petrol MINI first used on 14 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 47,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

LL04 YHG grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
47,686 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 YHG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 YHG was last recorded at 47,686 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 2,637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,049 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,637 miles
Average per year
2,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,686 miles
  • 2024 – 45,049 miles
  • 2023 – 42,220 miles
  • 2022 – 39,993 miles
  • 2021 – 37,801 miles
  • 2020 – 36,694 miles
  • 2019 – 35,062 miles
  • 2018 – 32,228 miles
  • 2017 – 28,413 miles
  • 2016 – 26,476 miles
  • 2015 – 25,123 miles
  • 2014 – 23,923 miles
  • 2013 – 21,838 miles
  • 2012 – 19,923 miles
  • 2011 – 17,116 miles
  • 2010 – 14,411 miles
  • 2009 – 11,570 miles
  • 2008 – 8,703 miles
  • 2007 – 6,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,686 miles
  • 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,686 miles (+2,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    47,686 miles
    Test number
    237773846645
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass45,049 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    45,049 miles
    Test number
    658466171961
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail45,049 miles (+2,829)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,049 miles
    Test number
    799663822718
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass42,220 miles (+28)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    42,220 miles
    Test number
    840247142569
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear pipes slightly corroded, also front to back pipes starting to corrode in places. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

  5. Fail42,192 miles (+2,199)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,192 miles
    Test number
    857012641219
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust silencer shell corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass39,993 miles (+2,192)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    39,993 miles
    Test number
    169823413418
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass37,801 miles (+91)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    37,801 miles
    Test number
    256561338768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch to flexey pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch to flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  8. Fail37,710 miles (+1,016)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,710 miles
    Test number
    217467557299
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  9. Pass36,694 miles (+1,632)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    36,694 miles
    Test number
    764319899107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,062 miles (+2,834)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    35,062 miles
    Test number
    161401368556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,228 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    32,228 miles
    Test number
    441678772477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail32,216 miles (+3,803)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,216 miles
    Test number
    213383988845
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass28,413 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    28,413 miles
    Test number
    396654843123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail28,403 miles (+1,927)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,403 miles
    Test number
    818976277090
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass26,476 miles (+1,353)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    26,476 miles
    Test number
    263871066577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine/gearbox damp with oil
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes damp

  16. Pass25,123 miles (+1,200)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    25,123 miles
    Test number
    268508685457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Fail23,923 miles2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,923 miles
    Test number
    916670394104
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre is wearing bald on the very inner edge
    • NoteVery slight bind on both rear brakes

  18. Pass23,923 miles (+2,085)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    23,923 miles
    Test number
    955510494136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre is wearing bald on the very inner edge
    • NoteVery slight bind on both rear brakes

  19. Pass21,838 miles (+1,915)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    21,838 miles
    Test number
    715302793151
    • NoteEngine damp with oil
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

  20. Pass19,923 miles (+2,807)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    19,923 miles
    Test number
    859171692165
    • NoteExhaust system surface corrosion

  21. Pass17,116 miles (+2,705)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    17,116 miles
    Test number
    939230681182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,411 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    14,411 miles
    Test number
    664318180162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,570 miles (+2,867)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    11,570 miles
    Test number
    810344299145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished

  24. Pass8,703 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    8,703 miles
    Test number
    950847598155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass6,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    6,720 miles
    Test number
    581621097168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 YHG

Does LL04 YHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 YHG is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL04 YHG?
The MOT on LL04 YHG is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 YHG done?
LL04 YHG was recorded at 47,686 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 2,237 miles a year.
Has LL04 YHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 YHG has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LL04 YHG 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 YHG find?
LL04 YHG passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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