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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LM04 YMLMOT history

LM04 YML is a red petrol MINI first used on 25 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 83,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.

LM04 YML red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
83,894 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM04 YML
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM04 YML was last recorded at 83,894 miles on 13 Jun 2026, 6,671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,223 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,671 miles
Average per year
4,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,894 miles
  • 2025 – 77,223 miles
  • 2024 – 68,299 miles
  • 2022 – 64,169 miles
  • 2021 – 63,075 miles
  • 2020 – 61,427 miles
  • 2019 – 58,173 miles
  • 2018 – 51,482 miles
  • 2017 – 45,251 miles
  • 2016 – 35,861 miles
  • 2015 – 26,418 miles
  • 2014 – 25,480 miles
  • 2013 – 23,962 miles
  • 2012 – 16,901 miles
  • 2011 – 11,586 miles
  • 2010 – 4,839 miles
  • 2009 – 3,867 miles
  • 2008 – 3,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,894 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear exhaust bracket broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,894 miles (+6,671)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    83,894 miles
    Test number
    927748800160
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass77,223 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    77,223 miles
    Test number
    993193548821
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail77,213 miles (+8,914)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,213 miles
    Test number
    798562004337
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass68,299 miles (+4,130)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    68,299 miles
    Test number
    182481981451
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass64,169 miles (+1,094)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,169 miles
    Test number
    255251101297
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass63,075 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    63,075 miles
    Test number
    370864933960
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail63,071 miles (+1,644)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,071 miles
    Test number
    766091647527
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass61,427 miles (+3,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    61,427 miles
    Test number
    946082078042
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass58,173 miles (+6,691)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,173 miles
    Test number
    199665464811
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive P/A/S Pipes (8.4.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass51,482 miles (+6,231)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    51,482 miles
    Test number
    499770161567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,251 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    45,251 miles
    Test number
    856046162239
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken

  12. Fail45,251 miles (+9,390)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,251 miles
    Test number
    927345753173
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking power steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken

  13. Pass35,861 miles (+9,443)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    35,861 miles
    Test number
    717763456785
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Consol bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Consol bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass26,418 miles (+938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    26,418 miles
    Test number
    932164369050
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass25,480 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    25,480 miles
    Test number
    368245904416
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen

  16. Fail25,480 miles (+1,518)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,480 miles
    Test number
    818045704230
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre start to crack
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen

  17. Pass23,962 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    23,962 miles
    Test number
    305480013428
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront disc slightly lipped
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slightly perishing
    • NoteRunflat indicator on

  18. Fail23,962 miles (+7,061)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,962 miles
    Test number
    929300413278
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront disc slightly lipped
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slightly perishing
    • NoteRunflat indicator on

  19. Pass16,901 miles (+1,994)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    16,901 miles
    Test number
    588381502275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,907 miles (+3,321)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    14,907 miles
    Test number
    118452302132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,586 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    11,586 miles
    Test number
    845073101144
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  22. Fail11,586 miles (+6,747)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,586 miles
    Test number
    849952801172
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass4,839 miles (+556)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    4,839 miles
    Test number
    541737200191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass4,283 miles (+416)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    4,283 miles
    Test number
    123006420077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass3,867 miles (+773)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    3,867 miles
    Test number
    260377869127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass3,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    3,094 miles
    Test number
    913943268146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM04 YML

Does LM04 YML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM04 YML is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM04 YML?
The MOT on LM04 YML is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM04 YML done?
LM04 YML was recorded at 83,894 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 4,488 miles a year.
Has LM04 YML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM04 YML has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LM04 YML 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 LM04 YML find?
LM04 YML passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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