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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.

LO04 FME black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass140,446 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass132,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    132,205 miles
    Test number
    228300236183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Pass80,653 miles (+10,467)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,653 miles
    Test number
    157864350379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. Pass59,678 miles (+4,597)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    59,678 miles
    Test number
    836711143200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,081 miles (+4,036)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,081 miles
    Test number
    705915432211
    • NoteOil leak
  19. 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
  20. Pass41,623 miles (+8,903)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    41,623 miles
    Test number
    222852710214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,720 miles (+8,878)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    32,720 miles
    Test number
    741751149267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,842 miles (+7,603)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    23,842 miles
    Test number
    172003328228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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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