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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LM04 YNGMOT history

LM04 YNG is a black petrol MINI first used on 17 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 175,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2022.

LM04 YNG black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2022
Mileage
175,496 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM04 YNG
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 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2022
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM04 YNG was last recorded at 175,496 miles on 2 Aug 2022, 11,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Oct 2013: 50,205 miles, lower than 426,640 miles on 5 Jul 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
164,366 miles · 30 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
11,130 miles
Average per year
10,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 175,496 miles
  • 2021 – 164,366 miles
  • 2020 – 150,381 miles
  • 2019 – 135,831 miles
  • 2018 – 113,855 miles
  • 2017 – 93,979 miles
  • 2016 – 77,219 miles
  • 2015 – 59,686 miles
  • 2014 – 56,323 miles
  • 2013 – 50,458 miles
  • 2012 – 426,640 miles
  • 2011 – 36,521 miles
  • 2010 – 32,041 miles
  • 2009 – 27,307 miles
  • 2008 – 22,670 miles
  • 2007 – 18,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail175,496 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail175,496 miles (+11,130)1 dangerous4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,496 miles
    Test number
    761287899753
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass164,366 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    164,366 miles
    Test number
    858865679570
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPas pipes moist

  3. Fail164,366 miles (+13,985)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,366 miles
    Test number
    131274527383
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPas pipes moist

  4. Pass150,381 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    150,381 miles
    Test number
    483401043508
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pads not seen
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack / pipes damp

  5. Fail150,378 miles (+14,547)6 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,378 miles
    Test number
    806774522388
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pads not seen
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack / pipes damp

  6. Pass135,831 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    135,831 miles
    Test number
    972577011463
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail135,831 miles (+21,976)4 dangerous4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,831 miles
    Test number
    345967655374
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass113,855 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,855 miles
    Test number
    426151258033
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail113,855 miles (+19,876)1 dangerous2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,855 miles
    Test number
    568319400187
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass93,979 miles (+16,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,979 miles
    Test number
    927794131984
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

  11. Pass77,219 miles (+17,533)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,219 miles
    Test number
    962005234850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,686 miles (+3,363)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    59,686 miles
    Test number
    287794936793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,323 miles (+5,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,323 miles
    Test number
    347963034308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass50,458 miles (+253)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    50,458 miles
    Test number
    125166813373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear brake disc surfaces reduced by rust

  15. Fail50,205 miles (-376,435)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,205 miles
    Test number
    148353903361
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear brake disc surfaces reduced by rust

  16. Pass426,640 miles (+384,011)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    426,640 miles
    Test number
    677837482129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,629 miles (+6,108)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,629 miles
    Test number
    777904182175
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass36,521 miles (+4,480)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,521 miles
    Test number
    278766871198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,041 miles (+4,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    32,041 miles
    Test number
    371799960119
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass27,307 miles (+4,637)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,307 miles
    Test number
    714348149128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,670 miles (+4,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,670 miles
    Test number
    403718748181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass18,261 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    18,261 miles
    Test number
    864380077179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,258 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    18,258 miles
    Test number
    820836667149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LM04 YNG

Does LM04 YNG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM04 YNG expired on 29 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM04 YNG?
The MOT on LM04 YNG expired on 29 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM04 YNG done?
LM04 YNG was recorded at 175,496 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2022, an average of 10,391 miles a year.
Has LM04 YNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM04 YNG has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LM04 YNG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM04 YNG find?
LM04 YNG failed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside track rod end ball joint has excessive play; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 11 more.

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