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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL04 ZYSMOT history

LL04 ZYS is a blue petrol MINI first used on 30 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 97,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LL04 ZYS blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
97,735 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 ZYS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 ZYS was last recorded at 97,735 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,734 miles · 24 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,735 miles
  • 2025 – 93,358 miles
  • 2024 – 83,684 miles
  • 2023 – 79,283 miles
  • 2022 – 76,580 miles
  • 2021 – 74,151 miles
  • 2020 – 71,335 miles
  • 2019 – 66,873 miles
  • 2018 – 61,290 miles
  • 2017 – 56,203 miles
  • 2016 – 49,650 miles
  • 2015 – 47,621 miles
  • 2014 – 45,869 miles
  • 2013 – 43,227 miles
  • 2012 – 38,402 miles
  • 2011 – 32,719 miles
  • 2010 – 25,737 miles
  • 2008 – 18,876 miles
  • 2007 – 16,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,735 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Various minor oil leaks

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both headlamps faded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Metal brake pipes at rear rusting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside front lower arm rear bush has slight movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,735 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    97,735 miles
    Test number
    690971795368
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail97,734 miles (+4,376)1 dangerous5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,734 miles
    Test number
    477921584333
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass93,358 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    93,358 miles
    Test number
    595895355042
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps faded
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes at rear rusting
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower arm rear bush has slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe rusting by flex hose
    • AdvisorySurface rust to suspension
  4. Fail93,358 miles (+9,674)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,358 miles
    Test number
    249051442528
    • 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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps faded
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes at rear rusting
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower arm rear bush has slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe rusting by flex hose
    • AdvisorySurface rust to suspension
  5. Pass83,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    83,684 miles
    Test number
    836845969231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail83,684 miles (+4,401)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,684 miles
    Test number
    443471942813
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Inner Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorPower steering component modification unsafe not working (2.1.5 (f) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror missing
  7. Pass79,283 miles (+2,703)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    79,283 miles
    Test number
    827044899328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious minor oil leaks
  8. Pass76,580 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    76,580 miles
    Test number
    748528625209
    • AdvisoryVarious minor oil leaks
  9. Fail76,580 miles (+2,429)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,580 miles
    Test number
    713793500980
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious minor oil leaks
  10. Pass74,151 miles (+2,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    74,151 miles
    Test number
    311443683247
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leaks
  11. Pass71,335 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    71,335 miles
    Test number
    145149492634
    • AdvisoryVarious minor oil leaks
  12. Fail71,335 miles (+4,462)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,335 miles
    Test number
    989037965866
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryVarious minor oil leaks
  13. Pass66,873 miles (+5,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    66,873 miles
    Test number
    271748738380
    • AdvisoryVarious minor oil leaks
  14. Pass61,290 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,290 miles
    Test number
    393181921023
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded and outer skin compromised
    • AdvisoryVarious minor oil leaks
  15. Fail61,290 miles (+5,087)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,290 miles
    Test number
    683056788225
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded and outer skin compromised
    • AdvisoryVarious minor oil leaks
  16. Pass56,203 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,203 miles
    Test number
    702266712094
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Strong Advise: Nearside front lower arm rear bush heavily worn and partial failure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower arm rear bush worn
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear silencer and outer skin compromised
    • AdvisoryVarious minor oil leaks
  17. Fail56,203 miles (+6,553)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,203 miles
    Test number
    459410240142
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Strong Advise: Nearside front lower arm rear bush heavily worn and partial failure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower arm rear bush worn
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear silencer and outer skin compromised
    • AdvisoryVarious minor oil leaks
  18. Pass49,650 miles (+2,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,650 miles
    Test number
    789747549327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm's, rear bushes slightly deteriorated
  19. Fail47,621 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,621 miles
    Test number
    597612335137
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  20. Pass47,621 miles (+1,752)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    47,621 miles
    Test number
    695262635130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,869 miles (+2,642)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    45,869 miles
    Test number
    945833634168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
  22. Pass43,227 miles (+4,825)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,227 miles
    Test number
    319509373183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer corroded & delaminated
    • NoteOffside & nearside rear tyre tread shoulders cracked
  23. Pass38,402 miles (+5,683)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,402 miles
    Test number
    667020472169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,719 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    32,719 miles
    Test number
    206013881188
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
  25. Fail32,719 miles (+6,982)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,719 miles
    Test number
    299563981143
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
  26. Pass25,737 miles (+6,861)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,737 miles
    Test number
    360325200063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,876 miles (+2,002)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    18,876 miles
    Test number
    381764408485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    16,874 miles
    Test number
    792342257326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 ZYS

Does LL04 ZYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 ZYS is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 ZYS?
The MOT on LL04 ZYS is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 ZYS done?
LL04 ZYS was recorded at 97,735 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 4,305 miles a year.
Has LL04 ZYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 ZYS has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LL04 ZYS 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 ZYS find?
LL04 ZYS passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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