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MINI Cooper S

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LO04 GUWMOT history

LO04 GUW is a grey petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 3 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 50,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

LO04 GUW grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
50,537 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO04 GUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO04 GUW was last recorded at 50,537 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,537 miles · 29 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,537 miles
  • 2025 – 49,363 miles
  • 2024 – 48,116 miles
  • 2023 – 46,923 miles
  • 2022 – 45,945 miles
  • 2021 – 44,689 miles
  • 2020 – 43,596 miles
  • 2019 – 41,285 miles
  • 2018 – 37,945 miles
  • 2017 – 34,750 miles
  • 2016 – 32,647 miles
  • 2015 – 30,697 miles
  • 2014 – 28,670 miles
  • 2013 – 26,786 miles
  • 2012 – 24,532 miles
  • 2011 – 22,663 miles
  • 2010 – 19,462 miles
  • 2009 – 15,237 miles
  • 2008 – 10,847 miles
  • 2007 – 7,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,537 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryReverse lights inoperativeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside reverse light inoperative

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,537 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    50,537 miles
    Test number
    164242065211
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inoperative

  2. Fail50,537 miles (+1,174)7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,537 miles
    Test number
    178460038951
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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 Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inoperative
    • AdvisoryTpms warning light on

  3. Pass49,363 miles (+1,247)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    49,363 miles
    Test number
    945864624402
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass48,116 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    48,116 miles
    Test number
    283227206316
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail48,116 miles (+1,193)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,116 miles
    Test number
    989689396410
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass46,923 miles (+978)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    46,923 miles
    Test number
    105346444449
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components

  7. Pass45,945 miles (+1,256)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    45,945 miles
    Test number
    793416321464
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  8. Pass44,689 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    44,689 miles
    Test number
    189941815677
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components

  9. Fail44,689 miles (+1,093)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,689 miles
    Test number
    503253543402
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights are working

  10. Pass43,596 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    43,596 miles
    Test number
    153330436866
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside reverse light inoperative

  11. Fail43,596 miles (+2,311)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,596 miles
    Test number
    445528922371
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside reverse light inoperative

  12. Pass41,285 miles (+3,340)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    41,285 miles
    Test number
    492326488965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  13. Pass37,945 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    37,945 miles
    Test number
    360360378950
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  14. Fail37,945 miles (+3,195)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,945 miles
    Test number
    171081088686
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  15. Pass34,750 miles (+2,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    34,750 miles
    Test number
    327196011141
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  16. Pass32,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    32,647 miles
    Test number
    985493750367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail32,647 miles (+1,950)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,647 miles
    Test number
    769928258583
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass30,697 miles (+2,027)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,697 miles
    Test number
    669671285161
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass28,670 miles (+1,884)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    28,670 miles
    Test number
    255392284420
    • NoteFront wishbone rear bushers cracking up slight play
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking up

  20. Pass26,786 miles (+2,254)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    26,786 miles
    Test number
    226916183183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    24,532 miles
    Test number
    205275382103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,532 miles (+1,869)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,532 miles
    Test number
    648195182130
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass22,663 miles (+3,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    22,663 miles
    Test number
    949625281158
    • 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. Pass19,462 miles (+4,225)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    19,462 miles
    Test number
    293729580492
    • NoteRear wiper split

  25. Pass15,237 miles (+4,390)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    15,237 miles
    Test number
    362639109227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,847 miles (+2,883)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    10,847 miles
    Test number
    792457498124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass7,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    7,964 miles
    Test number
    690399997155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO04 GUW

Does LO04 GUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO04 GUW is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO04 GUW?
The MOT on LO04 GUW is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO04 GUW done?
LO04 GUW was recorded at 50,537 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 2,246 miles a year.
Has LO04 GUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO04 GUW has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LO04 GUW 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 GUW find?
LO04 GUW passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: central rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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