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Green · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LS04 HVEMOT history

LS04 HVE is a green petrol MINI first used on 19 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 119,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

LS04 HVE green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
119,903 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 HVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 HVE was last recorded at 119,903 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 2,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,582 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,321 miles
Average per year
4,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,903 miles
  • 2025 – 117,582 miles
  • 2024 – 113,096 miles
  • 2023 – 106,358 miles
  • 2022 – 98,982 miles
  • 2021 – 98,757 miles
  • 2020 – 91,641 miles
  • 2019 – 91,193 miles
  • 2018 – 84,594 miles
  • 2017 – 79,308 miles
  • 2016 – 76,105 miles
  • 2014 – 68,115 miles
  • 2013 – 58,522 miles
  • 2012 – 50,846 miles
  • 2011 – 45,852 miles
  • 2010 – 41,136 miles
  • 2009 – 39,046 miles
  • 2008 – 32,900 miles
  • 2007 – 26,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,903 miles
  • AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion under body (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,903 miles (+2,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    119,903 miles
    Test number
    826002796585
    • AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass117,582 miles (+4,486)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    117,582 miles
    Test number
    665711459855
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps cloudy

  3. Pass113,096 miles (+6,738)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    113,096 miles
    Test number
    571577314345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer 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))

  4. Pass106,358 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    106,358 miles
    Test number
    742987131684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Fail106,350 miles (+7,368)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,350 miles
    Test number
    149203624234
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm back bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm back bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass98,982 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,982 miles
    Test number
    747221053166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,757 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    98,757 miles
    Test number
    440396384191
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail98,756 miles (+7,115)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,756 miles
    Test number
    434496696881
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass91,641 miles (+448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    91,641 miles
    Test number
    965557507096
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass91,193 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,193 miles
    Test number
    847898613671
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail91,193 miles (+6,599)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,193 miles
    Test number
    327278360741
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass84,594 miles (+5,286)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,594 miles
    Test number
    441404371291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,308 miles (+3,203)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    79,308 miles
    Test number
    304995477217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,105 miles (+7,990)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,105 miles
    Test number
    991449289360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,115 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    68,115 miles
    Test number
    699091454375
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail68,115 miles (+9,593)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,115 miles
    Test number
    848720854307
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass58,522 miles (+2,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    58,522 miles
    Test number
    359394443343
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass55,787 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,787 miles
    Test number
    906419893076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing uneven 2mm in places

  19. Fail55,787 miles (+4,941)1 failure7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,787 miles
    Test number
    269899093074
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing uneven 2mm in places

  20. Pass50,846 miles (+4,994)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,846 miles
    Test number
    627896182023
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s cdl not working

  21. Pass45,852 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    45,852 miles
    Test number
    686387191009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,851 miles (+4,715)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,851 miles
    Test number
    116176191432
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass41,136 miles (+2,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,136 miles
    Test number
    803304100195
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass39,046 miles (+6,146)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,046 miles
    Test number
    254620999097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass32,900 miles (+6,843)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,900 miles
    Test number
    812986788018
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

  26. Pass26,057 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,057 miles
    Test number
    314154797049
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades split.

Questions about LS04 HVE

Does LS04 HVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS04 HVE is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS04 HVE?
The MOT on LS04 HVE is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS04 HVE done?
LS04 HVE was recorded at 119,903 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 4,818 miles a year.
Has LS04 HVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 HVE has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LS04 HVE 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 LS04 HVE find?
LS04 HVE passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: lower vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion under body.

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