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Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LR04 CFDMOT history

LR04 CFD is a grey petrol MINI first used on 10 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 149,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LR04 CFD grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
149,547 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR04 CFD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR04 CFD was last recorded at 149,547 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 2,270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,277 miles · 26 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,270 miles
Average per year
6,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,547 miles
  • 2025 – 147,277 miles
  • 2024 – 139,552 miles
  • 2023 – 139,378 miles
  • 2022 – 137,702 miles
  • 2021 – 136,309 miles
  • 2020 – 133,098 miles
  • 2019 – 130,173 miles
  • 2018 – 126,032 miles
  • 2017 – 123,455 miles
  • 2016 – 117,542 miles
  • 2015 – 107,150 miles
  • 2014 – 95,232 miles
  • 2013 – 82,192 miles
  • 2012 – 72,588 miles
  • 2011 – 63,192 miles
  • 2010 – 54,776 miles
  • 2009 – 47,473 miles
  • 2008 – 38,831 miles
  • 2007 – 29,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail149,547 miles
  • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear 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))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail149,547 miles (+2,270)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,547 miles
    Test number
    159178510481
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear 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))
  2. Pass147,277 miles (+7,725)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    147,277 miles
    Test number
    622502300031
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass139,552 miles (+174)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    139,552 miles
    Test number
    196361197704
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass139,378 miles (+1,676)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    139,378 miles
    Test number
    189904241383
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass137,702 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    137,702 miles
    Test number
    239967987901
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail137,660 miles (+1,351)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,660 miles
    Test number
    231777610534
    • DangerousFront Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both pipes (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass136,309 miles (+3,211)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    136,309 miles
    Test number
    656541502688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,098 miles (+126)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    133,098 miles
    Test number
    940422994847
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system back box rusty
  9. Fail132,972 miles (+2,799)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,972 miles
    Test number
    492234063481
    • 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system back box rusty
  10. Pass130,173 miles (+4,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    130,173 miles
    Test number
    326607356192
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass126,032 miles (+2,577)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    126,032 miles
    Test number
    827079698893
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryClutch/gearbox noise
    • AdvisoryPower steering slightly noise
  12. Pass123,455 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    123,455 miles
    Test number
    156889314245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNoise from gearbox
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Fail123,455 miles (+5,913)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,455 miles
    Test number
    866925795766
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNoise from gearbox
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass117,542 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    117,542 miles
    Test number
    533625426622
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront pads approx. 80% worn
    • AdvisoryNoise from gearbox
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Fail117,536 miles (+10,386)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,536 miles
    Test number
    170884048967
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/47/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront pads approx. 80% worn
    • AdvisoryNoise from gearbox
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  16. Pass107,150 miles (+11,918)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    107,150 miles
    Test number
    735559225007
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear section of exhaust vcorroded
  17. Pass95,232 miles (+13,040)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    95,232 miles
    Test number
    986108834065
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass82,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    82,192 miles
    Test number
    215902133019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,192 miles (+9,604)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,192 miles
    Test number
    576402333018
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass72,588 miles (+9,396)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    72,588 miles
    Test number
    948515732048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    63,192 miles
    Test number
    625370741007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,192 miles (+8,416)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,192 miles
    Test number
    995250441005
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  23. Pass54,776 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,776 miles
    Test number
    714793150065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,716 miles (+7,243)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,716 miles
    Test number
    124276340412
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  25. Pass47,473 miles (+8,642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,473 miles
    Test number
    251295869054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  26. Pass38,831 miles (+8,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    38,831 miles
    Test number
    750024478056
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  27. Pass29,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,988 miles
    Test number
    123331967429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR04 CFD

Does LR04 CFD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR04 CFD expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR04 CFD?
The MOT on LR04 CFD expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR04 CFD done?
LR04 CFD was recorded at 149,547 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 6,101 miles a year.
Has LR04 CFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR04 CFD has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR04 CFD 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 LR04 CFD find?
LR04 CFD failed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air fresheners; headlamp aim unable to be tested; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 4 more.

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