
MINI
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
LO04 FMEMOT history
LO04 FME is a black petrol MINI first used on 12 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 140,446 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 140,446 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,795 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LO04 FME
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 12 Aug 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LO04 FME was last recorded at 140,446 miles on 27 Jul 2023, 8,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 132,205 miles · 8 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 8,241 miles
- Average per year
- 7,795 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 140,446 miles
- 2022 – 132,205 miles
- 2021 – 127,582 miles
- 2020 – 126,725 miles
- 2019 – 119,450 miles
- 2018 – 95,038 miles
- 2017 – 89,376 miles
- 2016 – 80,653 miles
- 2015 – 70,186 miles
- 2014 – 64,589 miles
- 2013 – 59,678 miles
- 2012 – 55,081 miles
- 2011 – 51,045 miles
- 2010 – 41,623 miles
- 2009 – 32,720 miles
- 2008 – 23,842 miles
- 2007 – 16,239 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2022
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 20 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,446 miles (+8,241)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 140,446 miles
- Test number
- 749901891264
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass132,205 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 132,205 miles
- Test number
- 228300236183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,195 miles (+12)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,195 miles
- Test number
- 914455511522
- DangerousOffside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail132,183 miles (+4,601)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,183 miles
- Test number
- 990970081692
- DangerousOffside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass127,582 miles (+857)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 127,582 miles
- Test number
- 613302714810
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect near excessive (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside reverse light not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect near excessive (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass126,725 miles (+7,275)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 126,725 miles
- Test number
- 727055218467
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass119,450 miles (+24,412)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 119,450 miles
- Test number
- 701417485478
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass95,038 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 95,038 miles
- Test number
- 559716834301
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail95,034 miles (+5,658)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,034 miles
- Test number
- 809043643399
- MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass89,376 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 89,376 miles
- Test number
- 879195744004
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mounts deteriorating
Fail89,376 miles (+8,723)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,376 miles
- Test number
- 799415856837
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mounts deteriorating
Pass80,653 miles (+10,467)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 80,653 miles
- Test number
- 157864350379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,186 miles (+266)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 70,186 miles
- Test number
- 461005409773
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail69,920 miles (+5,331)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,920 miles
- Test number
- 187248189666
- FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail64,589 miles1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,589 miles
- Test number
- 397814934282
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteExhaust tailpipe and box corroded,not blowing at present.
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing unevenly,recommend renewal.
- NoteRecommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref uneven tyre wear.
Pass64,589 miles (+4,911)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 64,589 miles
- Test number
- 887824134252
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteExhaust tailpipe and box corroded,not blowing at present.
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing unevenly,recommend renewal.
- NoteRecommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref uneven tyre wear.
Pass59,678 miles (+4,597)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 59,678 miles
- Test number
- 836711143200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,081 miles (+4,036)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 55,081 miles
- Test number
- 705915432211
- NoteOil leak
Pass51,045 miles (+9,422)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 51,045 miles
- Test number
- 776614641288
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass41,623 miles (+8,903)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 41,623 miles
- Test number
- 222852710214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,720 miles (+8,878)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 32,720 miles
- Test number
- 741751149267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,842 miles (+7,603)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 23,842 miles
- Test number
- 172003328228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,239 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 16,239 miles
- Test number
- 301942837292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LO04 FME
- Does LO04 FME currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LO04 FME expired on 26 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LO04 FME?
- The MOT on LO04 FME expired on 26 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LO04 FME done?
- LO04 FME was recorded at 140,446 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2023, an average of 7,795 miles a year.
- Has LO04 FME ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LO04 FME has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on LO04 FME 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 LO04 FME find?
- LO04 FME passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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