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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LS04 DZCMOT history

LS04 DZC is a red petrol MINI first used on 17 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 105,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

LS04 DZC red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
105,006 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 DZC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 DZC was last recorded at 105,006 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 2,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jun 2017: 59,206 miles, lower than 61,128 miles on 12 Apr 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
102,496 miles · 29 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,510 miles
Average per year
4,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,006 miles
  • 2024 – 102,496 miles
  • 2022 – 99,079 miles
  • 2021 – 93,998 miles
  • 2020 – 90,068 miles
  • 2019 – 78,865 miles
  • 2018 – 72,415 miles
  • 2017 – 59,206 miles
  • 2016 – 61,128 miles
  • 2015 – 57,781 miles
  • 2014 – 54,440 miles
  • 2013 – 47,708 miles
  • 2012 – 36,545 miles
  • 2010 – 28,149 miles
  • 2009 – 24,229 miles
  • 2008 – 21,278 miles
  • 2007 – 19,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,006 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass105,006 miles (+2,510)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    105,006 miles
    Test number
    605051658565
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass102,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    102,496 miles
    Test number
    952484362140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail102,496 miles (+3,417)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,496 miles
    Test number
    657484349831
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass99,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,079 miles
    Test number
    114225839599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail99,079 miles (+5,081)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,079 miles
    Test number
    611197169283
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass93,998 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    93,998 miles
    Test number
    286316697046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail93,998 miles (+3,930)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,998 miles
    Test number
    304759466208
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass90,068 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    90,068 miles
    Test number
    161594663504
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  9. Fail90,068 miles (+11,203)2 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,068 miles
    Test number
    487112172063
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  10. Pass78,865 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    78,865 miles
    Test number
    298746822693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail78,865 miles (+6,450)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,865 miles
    Test number
    444655394329
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass72,415 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,415 miles
    Test number
    749150670562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Fail72,415 miles (+13,209)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,415 miles
    Test number
    565225751361
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam image (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass59,206 miles (-1,922)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,206 miles
    Test number
    494382614724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,128 miles
    Test number
    978551557224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,128 miles (+3,347)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,128 miles
    Test number
    123090512353
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass57,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,781 miles
    Test number
    349172695051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,781 miles (+3,341)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,781 miles
    Test number
    876732195002
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass54,440 miles (+6,732)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,440 miles
    Test number
    399097794085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,708 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,708 miles
    Test number
    437608593054
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail47,708 miles (+11,163)4 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,708 miles
    Test number
    917338693029
    • DangerousNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • DangerousOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass36,545 miles (+8,396)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,545 miles
    Test number
    189970992022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,149 miles (+3,920)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    28,149 miles
    Test number
    792160160257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    24,229 miles
    Test number
    534141569288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail24,229 miles (+2,951)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,229 miles
    Test number
    191090569208
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass21,278 miles (+1,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    21,278 miles
    Test number
    290582118194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass19,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    19,898 miles
    Test number
    141516187426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS04 DZC

Does LS04 DZC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS04 DZC is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS04 DZC?
The MOT on LS04 DZC is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS04 DZC done?
LS04 DZC was recorded at 105,006 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 4,541 miles a year.
Has LS04 DZC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 DZC has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LS04 DZC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS04 DZC find?
LS04 DZC passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 13 advisories: front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 10 more.

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