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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LO04 HBFMOT history

LO04 HBF is a blue petrol MINI first used on 12 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 66,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

LO04 HBF blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
66,615 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO04 HBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO04 HBF was last recorded at 66,615 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 3,731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,884 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,731 miles
Average per year
3,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,615 miles
  • 2025 – 62,884 miles
  • 2024 – 58,576 miles
  • 2023 – 51,011 miles
  • 2022 – 48,382 miles
  • 2021 – 46,735 miles
  • 2019 – 41,981 miles
  • 2018 – 40,688 miles
  • 2017 – 38,718 miles
  • 2016 – 36,080 miles
  • 2015 – 33,531 miles
  • 2014 – 30,525 miles
  • 2013 – 27,966 miles
  • 2012 – 24,910 miles
  • 2011 – 21,966 miles
  • 2010 – 19,399 miles
  • 2009 – 16,666 miles
  • 2008 – 13,262 miles
  • 2007 – 10,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,615 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Offside Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,615 miles (+3,731)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    66,615 miles
    Test number
    107033014861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,884 miles (+4,308)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    62,884 miles
    Test number
    775747753583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,576 miles (+7,565)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    58,576 miles
    Test number
    645725595042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,011 miles (+2,629)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    51,011 miles
    Test number
    167841710308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,382 miles (+1,647)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    48,382 miles
    Test number
    302012685647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,735 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    46,735 miles
    Test number
    240716948690
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail46,735 miles (+4,754)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,735 miles
    Test number
    295215349062
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass41,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,981 miles
    Test number
    375642225374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail41,981 miles (+1,293)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,981 miles
    Test number
    799027351012
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass40,688 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    40,688 miles
    Test number
    573113019862
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust corroded

  11. Fail40,688 miles (+1,970)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,688 miles
    Test number
    781280526728
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass38,718 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    38,718 miles
    Test number
    901102525553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail38,718 miles (+2,638)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,718 miles
    Test number
    719099644818
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass36,080 miles (+2,549)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    36,080 miles
    Test number
    516680151463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,531 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    33,531 miles
    Test number
    298488365142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail33,531 miles (+3,006)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,531 miles
    Test number
    459307065184
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass30,525 miles (+2,559)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    30,525 miles
    Test number
    536401964130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass27,966 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    27,966 miles
    Test number
    356790673169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail27,966 miles (+3,056)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,966 miles
    Test number
    515869263111
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass24,910 miles (+2,944)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    24,910 miles
    Test number
    126761772177
    • NoteAir bag indicate fault
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail21,966 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,966 miles
    Test number
    286953271140
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass21,966 miles (+2,567)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    21,966 miles
    Test number
    997963671186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,399 miles (+2,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    19,399 miles
    Test number
    192893970116
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass16,666 miles (+3,404)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    16,666 miles
    Test number
    292894609292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,262 miles (+3,241)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    13,262 miles
    Test number
    694357318257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,021 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    10,021 miles
    Test number
    550781617239
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LO04 HBF

Does LO04 HBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO04 HBF is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO04 HBF?
The MOT on LO04 HBF is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO04 HBF done?
LO04 HBF was recorded at 66,615 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 3,035 miles a year.
Has LO04 HBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO04 HBF has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LO04 HBF 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 HBF find?
LO04 HBF passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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