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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LR04 HCXMOT history

LR04 HCX is a red petrol MINI first used on 22 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 100,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2025.

LR04 HCX red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2026
Mileage
100,429 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR04 HCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR04 HCX was last recorded at 100,429 miles on 5 Feb 2025, 5,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,235 miles · 11 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
5,194 miles
Average per year
4,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,429 miles
  • 2024 – 95,235 miles
  • 2023 – 94,002 miles
  • 2022 – 89,401 miles
  • 2021 – 86,029 miles
  • 2020 – 83,694 miles
  • 2019 – 80,650 miles
  • 2018 – 78,787 miles
  • 2016 – 69,920 miles
  • 2015 – 65,986 miles
  • 2014 – 59,987 miles
  • 2013 – 54,140 miles
  • 2012 – 48,937 miles
  • 2011 – 41,167 miles
  • 2010 – 34,334 miles
  • 2009 – 27,230 miles
  • 2008 – 21,003 miles
  • 2007 – 14,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,429 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,429 miles (+5,194)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    100,429 miles
    Test number
    495365240936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,235 miles (+1,233)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    95,235 miles
    Test number
    437256398012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,002 miles (+4,601)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    94,002 miles
    Test number
    921663448319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,401 miles (+3,372)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,401 miles
    Test number
    585591661989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    86,029 miles
    Test number
    771610117175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail86,029 miles (+2,335)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,029 miles
    Test number
    913042682351
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass83,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,694 miles
    Test number
    536712921888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,694 miles (+3,044)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,694 miles
    Test number
    459325413675
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass80,650 miles (+1,863)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    80,650 miles
    Test number
    666618868458
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass78,787 miles (+8,867)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,787 miles
    Test number
    630730625569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTpms light on dash

  11. Pass69,920 miles (+91)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,920 miles
    Test number
    142109728910
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box outer skin corroded

  12. Fail69,829 miles (+3,843)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,829 miles
    Test number
    152014334180
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box outer skin corroded

  13. Pass65,986 miles (+5,999)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    65,986 miles
    Test number
    817735833823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,987 miles (+5,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,987 miles
    Test number
    668956114284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass54,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    54,140 miles
    Test number
    977395123259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,140 miles (+5,203)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,140 miles
    Test number
    559328113230
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass48,937 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,937 miles
    Test number
    199093672299
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Fail48,937 miles (+7,770)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,937 miles
    Test number
    989363972211
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass41,167 miles (+6,833)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    41,167 miles
    Test number
    556354371290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,334 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,334 miles
    Test number
    593183070204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,330 miles (+7,100)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,330 miles
    Test number
    302970670288
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass27,230 miles (+6,227)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    27,230 miles
    Test number
    751519769260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,003 miles (+1,724)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,003 miles
    Test number
    544767778278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,279 miles (+5,133)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    19,279 miles
    Test number
    962526308164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,146 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    14,146 miles
    Test number
    953553507116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail14,124 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,124 miles
    Test number
    723111307117
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR04 HCX

Does LR04 HCX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR04 HCX expired on 4 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR04 HCX?
The MOT on LR04 HCX expired on 4 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR04 HCX done?
LR04 HCX was recorded at 100,429 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2025, an average of 4,842 miles a year.
Has LR04 HCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR04 HCX has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LR04 HCX 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 HCX find?
LR04 HCX passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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