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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LO04 HAUMOT history

LO04 HAU is a black petrol MINI first used on 19 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 107,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2023.

LO04 HAU black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Jul 2024
Mileage
107,571 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO04 HAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO04 HAU was last recorded at 107,571 miles on 16 Jun 2023, 6,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,027 miles · 30 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
6,544 miles
Average per year
4,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 107,571 miles
  • 2022 – 101,027 miles
  • 2021 – 92,225 miles
  • 2019 – 88,836 miles
  • 2018 – 85,270 miles
  • 2017 – 81,606 miles
  • 2016 – 76,048 miles
  • 2015 – 63,699 miles
  • 2014 – 59,831 miles
  • 2013 – 52,898 miles
  • 2012 – 49,925 miles
  • 2011 – 45,084 miles
  • 2010 – 40,507 miles
  • 2009 – 36,856 miles
  • 2008 – 31,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,571 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Various rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • A little corrosion starting on suspension and subframes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake pipe ends into hoses and hose ferrules starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Pinhole in offside outer driveshaft gaiter

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Some play in offside front wheel bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Tail box mounts broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,571 miles (+6,544)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    107,571 miles
    Test number
    247197592413
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Various rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass101,027 miles (+8,802)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    101,027 miles
    Test number
    635970747840
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass92,225 miles (+3,389)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    92,225 miles
    Test number
    274719005850
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass88,836 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    88,836 miles
    Test number
    366792792212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail88,773 miles (+3,503)1 dangerous9 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,773 miles
    Test number
    437076442049
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass85,270 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,270 miles
    Test number
    583045174432
    • AdvisoryA little corrosion starting on suspension and subframes
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe ends into hoses and hose ferrules starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryPinhole in offside outer driveshaft gaiter
    • AdvisorySome play in offside front wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryTail box mounts broken

  7. Fail85,260 miles (+3,654)4 major3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,260 miles
    Test number
    228094425455
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryA little corrosion starting on suspension and subframes
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe ends into hoses and hose ferrules starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryPinhole in offside outer driveshaft gaiter
    • AdvisorySome play in offside front wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryTail box mounts broken

  8. Pass81,606 miles (+5,558)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    81,606 miles
    Test number
    249214976864
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mountings worn

  9. Pass76,048 miles (+12,349)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,048 miles
    Test number
    413395411171
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass63,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,699 miles
    Test number
    409835385094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,699 miles (+3,868)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,699 miles
    Test number
    519235785061
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass59,831 miles (+6,933)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,831 miles
    Test number
    768009364065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,898 miles (+2,973)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,898 miles
    Test number
    185083753026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBattery light flickering

  14. Pass49,925 miles (+3)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    49,925 miles
    Test number
    849589132061
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant tank empty !
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  15. Fail49,922 miles (+4,838)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,922 miles
    Test number
    906368532086
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant tank empty !
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  16. Fail45,084 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,084 miles
    Test number
    397528031017
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass45,084 miles (+4,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    45,084 miles
    Test number
    868628231028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass40,507 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    40,507 miles
    Test number
    472190840003
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail40,507 miles (+3,651)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,507 miles
    Test number
    744470040051
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass36,856 miles (+4,922)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,856 miles
    Test number
    630333829018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,934 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,934 miles
    Test number
    443534528068
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside wing mirror
    • NoteSlight chip on front windscreen at nearside

Questions about LO04 HAU

Does LO04 HAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO04 HAU expired on 1 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO04 HAU?
The MOT on LO04 HAU expired on 1 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO04 HAU done?
LO04 HAU was recorded at 107,571 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2023, an average of 4,914 miles a year.
Has LO04 HAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO04 HAU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on LO04 HAU 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 HAU find?
LO04 HAU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2023 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 7 more.

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