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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LO04 HBXMOT history

LO04 HBX is a black petrol MINI first used on 9 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 96,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

LO04 HBX black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
96,079 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO04 HBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO04 HBX was last recorded at 96,079 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 3,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,605 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,474 miles
Average per year
4,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,079 miles
  • 2025 – 92,605 miles
  • 2024 – 89,953 miles
  • 2023 – 87,048 miles
  • 2022 – 83,262 miles
  • 2021 – 79,496 miles
  • 2020 – 76,219 miles
  • 2019 – 72,312 miles
  • 2018 – 67,545 miles
  • 2017 – 63,521 miles
  • 2016 – 59,739 miles
  • 2015 – 55,199 miles
  • 2014 – 50,964 miles
  • 2013 – 46,074 miles
  • 2012 – 41,660 miles
  • 2011 – 37,615 miles
  • 2010 – 34,250 miles
  • 2009 – 27,457 miles
  • 2008 – 22,460 miles
  • 2007 – 18,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,079 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,079 miles (+3,474)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    96,079 miles
    Test number
    538075738590
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass92,605 miles (+2,652)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    92,605 miles
    Test number
    762322063252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,953 miles (+2,905)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    89,953 miles
    Test number
    673256526028
    • MinorOffside 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))

  4. Pass87,048 miles (+3,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    87,048 miles
    Test number
    331865674153
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass83,262 miles (+3,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,262 miles
    Test number
    714356231349
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass79,496 miles (+3,277)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,496 miles
    Test number
    833507824822
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass76,219 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,219 miles
    Test number
    364167539536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,217 miles (+3,905)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,217 miles
    Test number
    976829893072
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass72,312 miles (+4,767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,312 miles
    Test number
    409938586996
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on limit of wear

  10. Pass67,545 miles (+4,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,545 miles
    Test number
    502904970222
    • 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))

  11. Pass63,521 miles (+246)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    63,521 miles
    Test number
    942151360980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    63,275 miles
    Test number
    754863992904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,274 miles (+3,535)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,274 miles
    Test number
    291969939366
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

  14. Pass59,739 miles (+4,540)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    59,739 miles
    Test number
    105541065913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,199 miles (+4,235)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,199 miles
    Test number
    337060325405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,964 miles (+4,890)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    50,964 miles
    Test number
    158088614250
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust box support bracket broken

  17. Pass46,074 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,074 miles
    Test number
    345243713277
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  18. Fail46,074 miles (+4,414)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,074 miles
    Test number
    465942013282
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  19. Pass41,660 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    41,660 miles
    Test number
    977321622229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTyre warning light is on

  20. Fail41,659 miles (+4,044)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,659 miles
    Test number
    747441422270
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTyre warning light is on

  21. Pass37,615 miles (+3,365)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    37,615 miles
    Test number
    886008701240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,250 miles (+6,793)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,250 miles
    Test number
    510032600276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,457 miles (+4,997)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    27,457 miles
    Test number
    261017519220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,460 miles (+4,213)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    22,460 miles
    Test number
    300451328217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    18,247 miles
    Test number
    882605617289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO04 HBX

Does LO04 HBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO04 HBX is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO04 HBX?
The MOT on LO04 HBX is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO04 HBX done?
LO04 HBX was recorded at 96,079 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 4,054 miles a year.
Has LO04 HBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO04 HBX has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LO04 HBX 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 HBX find?
LO04 HBX passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both sides; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, and 2 more.

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