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Black and Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LO04 GYPMOT history

LO04 GYP is a black and red petrol MINI first used on 6 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 152,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

LO04 GYP black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
152,139 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO04 GYP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black and Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO04 GYP was last recorded at 152,139 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 9,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,906 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,233 miles
Average per year
6,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,139 miles
  • 2024 – 142,906 miles
  • 2023 – 133,167 miles
  • 2022 – 126,229 miles
  • 2021 – 120,984 miles
  • 2020 – 119,878 miles
  • 2019 – 116,528 miles
  • 2018 – 111,999 miles
  • 2017 – 108,911 miles
  • 2016 – 103,827 miles
  • 2015 – 97,611 miles
  • 2013 – 84,763 miles
  • 2012 – 78,019 miles
  • 2011 – 70,752 miles
  • 2010 – 63,112 miles
  • 2009 – 55,547 miles
  • 2008 – 47,279 miles
  • 2007 – 40,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,139 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass152,139 miles (+9,233)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    152,139 miles
    Test number
    785188437241
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass142,906 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    142,906 miles
    Test number
    563363827836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail142,888 miles (+9,721)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,888 miles
    Test number
    457733061648
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass133,167 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    133,167 miles
    Test number
    841206473267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail133,159 miles (+6,930)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,159 miles
    Test number
    113422185766
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass126,229 miles (+5,245)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    126,229 miles
    Test number
    302027429142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass120,984 miles (+1,106)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,984 miles
    Test number
    195544131768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass119,878 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,878 miles
    Test number
    437704919585
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Fail119,873 miles (+3,345)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,873 miles
    Test number
    805861554062
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass116,528 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,528 miles
    Test number
    644393498064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail116,421 miles (+4,422)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,421 miles
    Test number
    354762273438
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  12. Pass111,999 miles (+3,088)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,999 miles
    Test number
    674499417003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,911 miles (+5,084)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    108,911 miles
    Test number
    451624218474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  14. Pass103,827 miles (+6,216)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    103,827 miles
    Test number
    148547948736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside & nearside rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass97,611 miles (+4,889)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    97,611 miles
    Test number
    547418675474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly corroded

  16. Pass92,722 miles (+7,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    92,722 miles
    Test number
    246305405085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Fail84,763 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,763 miles
    Test number
    816587923265
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

  18. Pass84,763 miles (+6,744)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    84,763 miles
    Test number
    866547123217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

  19. Pass78,019 miles (+7,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    78,019 miles
    Test number
    427649822257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass70,752 miles (+7,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    70,752 miles
    Test number
    295260921286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail63,112 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,112 miles
    Test number
    383515520264
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass63,112 miles (+7,565)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    63,112 miles
    Test number
    994755220252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,547 miles (+8,268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    55,547 miles
    Test number
    342312539266
    • 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. Pass47,279 miles (+6,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    47,279 miles
    Test number
    303810228247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass40,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    40,999 miles
    Test number
    331345637405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail40,999 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,999 miles
    Test number
    800055137258
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LO04 GYP

Does LO04 GYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO04 GYP is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LO04 GYP?
The MOT on LO04 GYP is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO04 GYP done?
LO04 GYP was recorded at 152,139 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 6,104 miles a year.
Has LO04 GYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO04 GYP has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LO04 GYP 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 GYP find?
LO04 GYP passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge, and 5 more.

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