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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LS04 RFFMOT history

LS04 RFF is a red petrol MINI Cooper first used on 13 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 72,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LS04 RFF red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
72,701 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 RFF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 RFF was last recorded at 72,701 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 2,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,610 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,091 miles
Average per year
2,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,701 miles
  • 2024 – 70,610 miles
  • 2023 – 68,348 miles
  • 2022 – 62,672 miles
  • 2021 – 55,793 miles
  • 2020 – 53,604 miles
  • 2019 – 50,970 miles
  • 2018 – 46,609 miles
  • 2017 – 40,338 miles
  • 2016 – 38,878 miles
  • 2015 – 36,909 miles
  • 2014 – 35,152 miles
  • 2013 – 34,253 miles
  • 2011 – 33,489 miles
  • 2010 – 32,962 miles
  • 2008 – 30,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,701 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,701 miles (+2,091)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    72,701 miles
    Test number
    158557272668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,610 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    70,610 miles
    Test number
    641048551589
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail70,608 miles (+12)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,608 miles
    Test number
    651627924738
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail70,596 miles (+2,248)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,596 miles
    Test number
    727532184201
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass68,348 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    68,348 miles
    Test number
    891400928922
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering component leaking.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  6. Fail68,347 miles (+5,675)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,347 miles
    Test number
    801538506567
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering component leaking.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass62,672 miles (+6,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    62,672 miles
    Test number
    532828289654
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass55,793 miles (+2,189)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    55,793 miles
    Test number
    640952789291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,604 miles (+2,634)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    53,604 miles
    Test number
    492899910915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,970 miles (+4,361)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,970 miles
    Test number
    487881335915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,609 miles (+6,271)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    46,609 miles
    Test number
    186355398891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    40,338 miles
    Test number
    828193446065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,338 miles (+1,460)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,338 miles
    Test number
    840511262584
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass38,878 miles (+1,969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    38,878 miles
    Test number
    951084570447
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusted

  15. Pass36,909 miles (+1,757)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    36,909 miles
    Test number
    997911165114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  16. Pass35,152 miles (+899)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    35,152 miles
    Test number
    939410674148
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteRear exhaust corrodet

  17. Pass34,253 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    34,253 miles
    Test number
    227602163151
    • NoteOff side and near side front tyres centres cut
    • NoteRear exhaust rusted

  18. Fail34,253 miles (+764)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,253 miles
    Test number
    727902863156
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOff side and near side front tyres centres cut
    • NoteRear exhaust rusted

  19. Fail33,489 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,489 miles
    Test number
    438952901261
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass33,489 miles (+527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    33,489 miles
    Test number
    506082101225
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass32,962 miles (+2,917)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    32,962 miles
    Test number
    952494480179
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside window not working

  22. Pass30,045 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    30,045 miles
    Test number
    451016798146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,820 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,820 miles
    Test number
    360695888027
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about LS04 RFF

Does LS04 RFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS04 RFF is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS04 RFF?
The MOT on LS04 RFF is valid until 20 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 RFF done?
LS04 RFF was recorded at 72,701 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 2,418 miles a year.
Has LS04 RFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 RFF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS04 RFF 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 RFF find?
LS04 RFF passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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