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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LO04 FMPMOT history

LO04 FMP is a red petrol MINI first used on 30 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 178,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

LO04 FMP red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
178,125 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO04 FMP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO04 FMP was last recorded at 178,125 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 10,415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,710 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,415 miles
Average per year
8,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,125 miles
  • 2025 – 167,710 miles
  • 2024 – 159,596 miles
  • 2023 – 142,951 miles
  • 2022 – 138,332 miles
  • 2021 – 136,235 miles
  • 2020 – 134,130 miles
  • 2019 – 131,619 miles
  • 2018 – 124,153 miles
  • 2017 – 120,799 miles
  • 2016 – 109,565 miles
  • 2015 – 95,920 miles
  • 2014 – 82,851 miles
  • 2013 – 71,557 miles
  • 2012 – 61,278 miles
  • 2011 – 39,932 miles
  • 2010 – 35,003 miles
  • 2009 – 29,843 miles
  • 2007 – 19,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,125 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

32 tests since 17 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,125 miles (+10,415)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    178,125 miles
    Test number
    490866643190
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass167,710 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    167,710 miles
    Test number
    365011089063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail167,403 miles (+7,807)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,403 miles
    Test number
    655013951027
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass159,596 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    159,596 miles
    Test number
    535784558781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail159,595 miles (+16,644)9 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,595 miles
    Test number
    276206001190
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCap missing from coolant header tank
    • AdvisoryTpms warning light on

  6. Pass142,951 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    142,951 miles
    Test number
    879945659187
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail142,951 miles (+4,619)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,951 miles
    Test number
    483267461937
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass138,332 miles (+2,097)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    138,332 miles
    Test number
    608651328447
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass136,235 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    136,235 miles
    Test number
    258857552823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail136,235 miles (+2,105)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,235 miles
    Test number
    641171017189
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass134,130 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    134,130 miles
    Test number
    290875669598
    • 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))

  12. Fail134,130 miles (+2,511)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,130 miles
    Test number
    367735266687
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (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))

  13. Pass131,619 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    131,619 miles
    Test number
    415435146463
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Prop shaft support bearing noisy
    • 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 pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Fail131,619 miles (+7,466)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,619 miles
    Test number
    862866377575
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Prop shaft support bearing noisy
    • 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 pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass124,153 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    124,153 miles
    Test number
    654613055980
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly noisy
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective but exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leek down the back of the engine

  16. Fail124,153 miles (+3,354)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,153 miles
    Test number
    647197119089
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly noisy
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective but exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leek down the back of the engine

  17. Pass120,799 miles (+11,234)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    120,799 miles
    Test number
    139760293961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass109,565 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    109,565 miles
    Test number
    305680457349
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  19. Fail109,565 miles (+13,645)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,565 miles
    Test number
    173953287933
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass95,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    95,920 miles
    Test number
    938513750630
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach ply

  21. Fail95,920 miles (+13,069)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,920 miles
    Test number
    882817141374
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach ply
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  22. Fail82,851 miles3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,851 miles
    Test number
    208689964264
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside front and nearside rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteWiper blades split on ends

  23. Pass82,851 miles (+11,294)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    82,851 miles
    Test number
    379199764241
    • NoteOffside front and nearside rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteWiper blades split on ends

  24. Pass71,557 miles (+10,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,557 miles
    Test number
    596935183229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass61,278 miles (+15,539)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    61,278 miles
    Test number
    456780902450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,739 miles (+50)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    45,739 miles
    Test number
    119810912433
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  27. Fail45,689 miles (+5,757)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,689 miles
    Test number
    169077302050
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  28. Pass39,932 miles (+4,929)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,932 miles
    Test number
    445761311095
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass35,003 miles (+5,160)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    35,003 miles
    Test number
    912695010018
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear Number Plate Starting To Delaminate!

  30. Pass29,843 miles (+10,170)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,843 miles
    Test number
    582646209088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass19,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    19,673 miles
    Test number
    343089227213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail19,673 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,673 miles
    Test number
    271719527254
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LO04 FMP

Does LO04 FMP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO04 FMP is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO04 FMP?
The MOT on LO04 FMP is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO04 FMP done?
LO04 FMP was recorded at 178,125 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 8,284 miles a year.
Has LO04 FMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO04 FMP has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LO04 FMP 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 FMP find?
LO04 FMP passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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