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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LO04 FSAMOT history

LO04 FSA is a red petrol MINI first used on 10 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 120,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

LO04 FSA red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
120,536 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO04 FSA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO04 FSA was last recorded at 120,536 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 1,507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,029 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,507 miles
Average per year
5,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,536 miles
  • 2025 – 119,029 miles
  • 2024 – 114,320 miles
  • 2023 – 109,110 miles
  • 2022 – 101,747 miles
  • 2021 – 95,781 miles
  • 2020 – 88,044 miles
  • 2017 – 85,072 miles
  • 2016 – 80,507 miles
  • 2015 – 74,361 miles
  • 2014 – 68,044 miles
  • 2013 – 63,135 miles
  • 2012 – 58,863 miles
  • 2011 – 53,241 miles
  • 2010 – 47,431 miles
  • 2009 – 38,170 miles
  • 2008 – 29,504 miles
  • 2007 – 22,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,536 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and cracked and perished recommend replace

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,536 miles (+1,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    120,536 miles
    Test number
    262166748862
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass119,029 miles (+4,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    119,029 miles
    Test number
    824694220647
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass114,320 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    114,320 miles
    Test number
    483887154044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail114,320 miles (+5,210)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,320 miles
    Test number
    915819925528
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass109,110 miles (+7,363)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    109,110 miles
    Test number
    633999579057
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass101,747 miles (+5,966)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    101,747 miles
    Test number
    484067820272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass95,781 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    95,781 miles
    Test number
    118863115570
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and cracked and perished recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and cracked and perished recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail95,781 miles (+7,737)1 dangerous10 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,781 miles
    Test number
    888722402669
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/15 84h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/15 84h (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and cracked and perished recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and cracked and perished recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass88,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    88,044 miles
    Test number
    494563308118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,044 miles (+2,972)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,044 miles
    Test number
    113624034743
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  11. Pass85,072 miles (+4,565)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,072 miles
    Test number
    172318464132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,507 miles (+6,146)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,507 miles
    Test number
    571188372800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,361 miles (+6,317)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,361 miles
    Test number
    286228295480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,044 miles (+4,909)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    68,044 miles
    Test number
    716789784104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,135 miles (+24)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,135 miles
    Test number
    969842313230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail63,111 miles (+4,248)3 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,111 miles
    Test number
    969906363069
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust rubbing on body
    • NoteSlight bind on rear brakes

  17. Pass58,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,863 miles
    Test number
    286949372002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,863 miles (+5,622)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,863 miles
    Test number
    146826272071
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass53,241 miles (+1)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,241 miles
    Test number
    326249661038
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  20. Fail53,240 miles (+5,809)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,240 miles
    Test number
    265068561049
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  21. Pass47,431 miles (+9,261)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,431 miles
    Test number
    901926880038
    • NoteN/s door mirror slightly craced but not affecting view

  22. Pass38,170 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    38,170 miles
    Test number
    354269409079
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail38,170 miles (+8,666)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,170 miles
    Test number
    551459209080
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass29,504 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,504 miles
    Test number
    812423108032
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  25. Fail29,504 miles (+6,556)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,504 miles
    Test number
    180693208089
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  26. Pass22,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    22,948 miles
    Test number
    153215917000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO04 FSA

Does LO04 FSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO04 FSA is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO04 FSA?
The MOT on LO04 FSA is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO04 FSA done?
LO04 FSA was recorded at 120,536 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 5,059 miles a year.
Has LO04 FSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO04 FSA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LO04 FSA 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 FSA find?
LO04 FSA passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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