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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL04 ZYJMOT history

LL04 ZYJ is a black petrol MINI first used on 20 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 137,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

LL04 ZYJ black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
137,724 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 ZYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 ZYJ was last recorded at 137,724 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,682 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
6,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,724 miles
  • 2024 – 131,753 miles
  • 2023 – 126,498 miles
  • 2022 – 121,126 miles
  • 2021 – 119,248 miles
  • 2020 – 116,071 miles
  • 2019 – 112,800 miles
  • 2018 – 110,373 miles
  • 2017 – 106,488 miles
  • 2016 – 101,798 miles
  • 2015 – 94,204 miles
  • 2014 – 84,297 miles
  • 2013 – 77,233 miles
  • 2012 – 71,967 miles
  • 2011 – 63,554 miles
  • 2010 – 52,157 miles
  • 2009 – 38,670 miles
  • 2008 – 29,768 miles
  • 2007 – 23,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,724 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack bolts loose but still secureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,724 miles (+42)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    137,724 miles
    Test number
    582540187194
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack bolts loose but still secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail137,682 miles (+5,929)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,682 miles
    Test number
    452926757306
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack bolts loose but still secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass131,753 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,753 miles
    Test number
    902928528393
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes , nearside front and offside front pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail131,753 miles (+5,255)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,753 miles
    Test number
    637948615720
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced possibly bulb holder not clipped in (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes , nearside front and offside front pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop

  5. Pass126,498 miles (+55)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    126,498 miles
    Test number
    945812881459
    • 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 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))

  6. Fail126,443 miles (+5,317)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,443 miles
    Test number
    202919271807
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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 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))

  7. Pass121,126 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,126 miles
    Test number
    672792624339
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail121,119 miles (+1,871)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,119 miles
    Test number
    249046028292
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass119,248 miles (+3,177)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    119,248 miles
    Test number
    989518717937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,071 miles (+3,271)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,071 miles
    Test number
    423791977449
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass112,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,800 miles
    Test number
    158359803037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail112,800 miles (+2,427)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,800 miles
    Test number
    688614536560
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  13. Pass110,373 miles (+3,885)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,373 miles
    Test number
    992388305254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,488 miles (+4,690)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    106,488 miles
    Test number
    134472070352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,798 miles (+7,594)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    101,798 miles
    Test number
    928522243760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    94,204 miles
    Test number
    887174043419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail94,204 miles (+9,907)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,204 miles
    Test number
    254512009844
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass84,297 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,297 miles
    Test number
    588217374272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail84,294 miles (+158)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,294 miles
    Test number
    726673974212
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass84,136 miles (+6,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,136 miles
    Test number
    366627584029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass77,233 miles (+5,266)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    77,233 miles
    Test number
    817717403093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,967 miles (+8,413)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    71,967 miles
    Test number
    416222402193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    63,554 miles
    Test number
    995459301193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail63,552 miles (+11,395)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,552 miles
    Test number
    456269701178
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass52,157 miles (+13,487)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,157 miles
    Test number
    512350910196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,670 miles (+8,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,670 miles
    Test number
    270151419451
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Fail29,768 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,768 miles
    Test number
    323948708408
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass29,768 miles (+6,408)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,768 miles
    Test number
    514078408298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass23,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    23,360 miles
    Test number
    313725397154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail23,360 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,360 miles
    Test number
    821584797148
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL04 ZYJ

Does LL04 ZYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 ZYJ is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL04 ZYJ?
The MOT on LL04 ZYJ is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 ZYJ done?
LL04 ZYJ was recorded at 137,724 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 6,255 miles a year.
Has LL04 ZYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 ZYJ has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LL04 ZYJ 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 ZYJ find?
LL04 ZYJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; central front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, and 6 more.

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