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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL04 YHMMOT history

LL04 YHM is a black petrol MINI first used on 17 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 65,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

LL04 YHM black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
65,454 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LL04 YHM was last recorded at 65,454 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,444 miles · 24 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
2,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,454 miles
  • 2025 – 60,585 miles
  • 2023 – 51,765 miles
  • 2022 – 48,870 miles
  • 2020 – 48,205 miles
  • 2019 – 46,040 miles
  • 2018 – 42,423 miles
  • 2017 – 39,515 miles
  • 2016 – 36,724 miles
  • 2015 – 33,962 miles
  • 2014 – 32,172 miles
  • 2013 – 31,014 miles
  • 2012 – 28,846 miles
  • 2011 – 27,841 miles
  • 2010 – 26,684 miles
  • 2009 – 23,815 miles
  • 2008 – 17,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,454 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Tyre monitor lamp on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,454 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    65,454 miles
    Test number
    433181237051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail65,444 miles (+4,859)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,444 miles
    Test number
    765759763520
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre monitor lamp on
  3. Pass60,585 miles (+8,820)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    60,585 miles
    Test number
    647095182275
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryTyre monitor lamp on
  4. Pass51,765 miles (+1,142)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    51,765 miles
    Test number
    308006114074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass50,623 miles (+1,753)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    50,623 miles
    Test number
    485257112368
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective 2 x wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low!!
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber sealing deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre inner shoulder wearing smooth. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  6. Pass48,870 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    48,870 miles
    Test number
    132437570727
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear.
    • AdvisoryTPMS light is illuminated on dashboard.
  7. Fail48,870 miles (+665)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,870 miles
    Test number
    461410812210
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear.
    • AdvisoryTPMS light is illuminated on dashboard.
  8. Pass48,205 miles (+2,165)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    48,205 miles
    Test number
    436048912568
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass46,040 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    46,040 miles
    Test number
    614149379044
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Fail46,040 miles (+3,617)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,040 miles
    Test number
    522284962031
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass42,423 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    42,423 miles
    Test number
    266738065250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BAAL ! On inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail42,423 miles (+2,908)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,423 miles
    Test number
    797101443008
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative Low pressure (5.2.3 (h) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BAAL ! On inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass39,515 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    39,515 miles
    Test number
    570344074387
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
  14. Fail39,515 miles (+2,791)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,515 miles
    Test number
    845780227971
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
  15. Pass36,724 miles (+2,762)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,724 miles
    Test number
    743985175951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,962 miles (+1,790)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    33,962 miles
    Test number
    136089505296
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePower steering pipe above steering rack damp, but no leak found
  17. Pass32,172 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    32,172 miles
    Test number
    438854504261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear silencer deterioated
  18. Fail32,172 miles (+1,158)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,172 miles
    Test number
    715814504232
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear silencer deterioated
  19. Pass31,014 miles (+50)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    31,014 miles
    Test number
    446039893107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear silencer deterioated
  20. Fail30,964 miles (+2,118)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,964 miles
    Test number
    549683093144
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear silencer deterioated
  21. Pass28,846 miles (+1,005)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,846 miles
    Test number
    839551862182
    • 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)
    • NoteExhaust system very rusty
    • NoteFront and rear brakes wearing
  22. Pass27,841 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    27,841 miles
    Test number
    285275091140
    • NoteBelly pan damaged and broken, hanging down
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to get low
    • NoteN/s front tyre tread going bald on inner edge
    • NoteO/s front tyre tread bald on inner edge, but no cords exposed
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outter skin corroding away
    • NoteWindscreen has damage out side a zone, but smaller than 40mm
  23. Fail27,841 miles (+1,157)4 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,841 miles
    Test number
    629392191112
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBelly pan damaged and broken, hanging down
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to get low
    • NoteN/s front tyre tread going bald on inner edge
    • NoteN/s mirror glass missing
    • NoteO/s front tyre tread bald on inner edge, but no cords exposed
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outter skin corroding away
    • NoteWindscreen has damage out side a zone, but smaller than 40mm
  24. Pass26,684 miles (+2,869)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    26,684 miles
    Test number
    574631280149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,815 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,815 miles
    Test number
    731263779171
    • NoteDamage to windscreen in remainder of swept area but not exceeding 40mm at present
  26. Fail23,815 miles (+6,097)1 dangerous1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,815 miles
    Test number
    673073279169
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
    • NoteDamage to windscreen in remainder of swept area but not exceeding 40mm at present
  27. Pass17,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    17,718 miles
    Test number
    540231678138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 YHM

Does LL04 YHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 YHM is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 YHM?
The MOT on LL04 YHM is valid until 26 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 YHM done?
LL04 YHM was recorded at 65,454 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 2,698 miles a year.
Has LL04 YHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 YHM has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LL04 YHM 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 YHM find?
LL04 YHM passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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