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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LO04 FTFMOT history

LO04 FTF is a black petrol MINI first used on 13 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 40,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2023.

LO04 FTF black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2024
Mileage
40,835 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO04 FTF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO04 FTF was last recorded at 40,835 miles on 6 Nov 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,831 miles · 30 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 40,835 miles
  • 2022 – 35,674 miles
  • 2021 – 32,146 miles
  • 2020 – 31,166 miles
  • 2019 – 29,777 miles
  • 2018 – 28,424 miles
  • 2017 – 28,383 miles
  • 2016 – 27,736 miles
  • 2015 – 27,076 miles
  • 2014 – 25,524 miles
  • 2013 – 23,898 miles
  • 2011 – 22,707 miles
  • 2010 – 22,204 miles
  • 2009 – 22,047 miles
  • 2008 – 21,469 miles
  • 2007 – 17,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,835 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,835 miles (+4)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    40,835 miles
    Test number
    762556859669
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail40,831 miles (+5,157)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,831 miles
    Test number
    105034782318
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass35,674 miles (+3,528)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    35,674 miles
    Test number
    659735140617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass32,146 miles (+980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    32,146 miles
    Test number
    770454823239
    • AdvisoryRear exhoust box outer skin slightly crodded

  5. Pass31,166 miles (+1,389)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    31,166 miles
    Test number
    733270169538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass29,777 miles (+1,353)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    29,777 miles
    Test number
    171911010825
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass28,424 miles (+22)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    28,424 miles
    Test number
    125299043405
    • MinorRegistration 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail28,402 miles (+19)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,402 miles
    Test number
    417797164295
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorRegistration 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass28,383 miles (+647)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    28,383 miles
    Test number
    274758123881
    • AdvisoryAll under-body components corroded but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM+Perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass27,736 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    27,736 miles
    Test number
    467453887893
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail27,729 miles (+653)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,729 miles
    Test number
    495730293064
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass27,076 miles (+3)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    27,076 miles
    Test number
    236037985492
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads perished
    • NoteFront suspension arms rear bushes perished
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn to 3mm
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  13. Fail27,073 miles (+1,549)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,073 miles
    Test number
    788111485151
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads perished
    • NoteFront suspension arms rear bushes perished
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn to 3mm
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  14. Pass25,524 miles (+1,626)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,524 miles
    Test number
    908715284097
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre weathered - 175/65/15
    • NoteOffside front tyre as above

  15. Pass23,898 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    23,898 miles
    Test number
    278028833005
    • NoteExhaust system rear box slightly deteriated.

  16. Fail23,898 miles (+1,191)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,898 miles
    Test number
    597218933096
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteExhaust system rear box slightly deteriated.
    • NoteNear side rear tyre outer wall perishing.

  17. Fail22,707 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,707 miles
    Test number
    429055121418
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer sidewall excessively perished/weathered 175/65/15
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer sidewall as above.

  18. Pass22,707 miles (+503)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    22,707 miles
    Test number
    645795621313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer sidewall excessively perished/weathered 175/65/15
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer sidewall as above.

  19. Pass22,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    22,204 miles
    Test number
    563473120331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail22,204 miles (+157)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,204 miles
    Test number
    211559710313
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear tyre outer side wall perished

  21. Pass22,047 miles (+578)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    22,047 miles
    Test number
    153516269233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  22. Pass21,469 miles (+4,304)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    21,469 miles
    Test number
    172785538259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    17,165 miles
    Test number
    112306037144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO04 FTF

Does LO04 FTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO04 FTF expired on 5 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO04 FTF?
The MOT on LO04 FTF expired on 5 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO04 FTF done?
LO04 FTF was recorded at 40,835 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2023, an average of 1,437 miles a year.
Has LO04 FTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO04 FTF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LO04 FTF 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 FTF find?
LO04 FTF passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2023 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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