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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LO04 GUHMOT history

LO04 GUH is a red petrol MINI first used on 30 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 76,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

LO04 GUH red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
76,023 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO04 GUH
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 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO04 GUH was last recorded at 76,023 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,998 miles · 23 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
3,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,023 miles
  • 2025 – 75,998 miles
  • 2024 – 75,553 miles
  • 2023 – 74,989 miles
  • 2022 – 74,083 miles
  • 2021 – 72,877 miles
  • 2020 – 71,636 miles
  • 2019 – 70,243 miles
  • 2018 – 68,992 miles
  • 2017 – 67,646 miles
  • 2016 – 65,414 miles
  • 2015 – 63,053 miles
  • 2014 – 60,992 miles
  • 2013 – 58,299 miles
  • 2012 – 50,640 miles
  • 2011 – 45,219 miles
  • 2010 – 39,347 miles
  • 2009 – 30,735 miles
  • 2008 – 21,818 miles
  • 2007 – 15,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,023 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Exhaust box corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,023 miles (+25)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    76,023 miles
    Test number
    853151324264
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail75,998 miles (+445)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,998 miles
    Test number
    904735390785
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass75,553 miles (+564)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    75,553 miles
    Test number
    306653117901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,989 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    74,989 miles
    Test number
    649704733221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail74,989 miles (+906)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,989 miles
    Test number
    612818469540
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass74,083 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    74,083 miles
    Test number
    897744211324
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases noisy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail74,083 miles (+1,206)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,083 miles
    Test number
    418914190337
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases noisy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass72,877 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,877 miles
    Test number
    136993858435
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail72,865 miles (+1,229)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,865 miles
    Test number
    824841087945
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass71,636 miles (+1,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,636 miles
    Test number
    191132204539
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass70,243 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,243 miles
    Test number
    939439631922
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  12. Fail70,243 miles (+1,251)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,243 miles
    Test number
    581930719007
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  13. Pass68,992 miles (+1,346)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,992 miles
    Test number
    947504716715
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  14. Pass67,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,646 miles
    Test number
    235433621519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,646 miles (+2,232)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,646 miles
    Test number
    104997023014
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass65,414 miles (+2,361)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,414 miles
    Test number
    617238844494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,053 miles (+2,061)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,053 miles
    Test number
    818912085101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,992 miles (+2,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,992 miles
    Test number
    289264374481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass58,299 miles (+7,659)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    58,299 miles
    Test number
    297155173129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,640 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,640 miles
    Test number
    367910022408
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass50,640 miles (+5,421)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    50,640 miles
    Test number
    788530222256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,219 miles (+5,872)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    45,219 miles
    Test number
    578957081185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,347 miles (+8,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    39,347 miles
    Test number
    394499600480
    • 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)

  24. Pass30,735 miles (+8,917)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,735 miles
    Test number
    330046409461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    21,818 miles
    Test number
    983892898187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail21,810 miles (+6,136)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,810 miles
    Test number
    951332198168
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass15,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,674 miles
    Test number
    990845587122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO04 GUH

Does LO04 GUH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO04 GUH is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO04 GUH?
The MOT on LO04 GUH is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO04 GUH done?
LO04 GUH was recorded at 76,023 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 3,252 miles a year.
Has LO04 GUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO04 GUH has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LO04 GUH 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 GUH find?
LO04 GUH passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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