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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

T44 LYYMOT history

T44 LYY is a red petrol MINI first used on 5 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 161,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
161,454 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T44 LYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T44 LYY was last recorded at 161,454 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 4,952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,502 miles · 19 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,952 miles
Average per year
7,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,454 miles
  • 2024 – 156,502 miles
  • 2023 – 151,350 miles
  • 2022 – 150,691 miles
  • 2021 – 144,245 miles
  • 2020 – 138,259 miles
  • 2019 – 128,647 miles
  • 2018 – 112,350 miles
  • 2017 – 109,055 miles
  • 2016 – 97,905 miles
  • 2015 – 88,189 miles
  • 2014 – 77,304 miles
  • 2013 – 76,305 miles
  • 2012 – 71,988 miles
  • 2011 – 65,799 miles
  • 2010 – 52,663 miles
  • 2009 – 39,872 miles
  • 2008 – 35,410 miles
  • 2007 – 32,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,454 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass161,454 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    161,454 miles
    Test number
    913688743917
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail161,454 miles (+4,952)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,454 miles
    Test number
    677282577227
    • Repaired at testFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass156,502 miles (+5,152)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    156,502 miles
    Test number
    103920816189
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass151,350 miles (+659)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    151,350 miles
    Test number
    444019611187
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s off/s front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass150,691 miles (+6,446)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    150,691 miles
    Test number
    325142348516
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass144,245 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    144,245 miles
    Test number
    505772758066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail144,243 miles (+5,984)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,243 miles
    Test number
    283019828230
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass138,259 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    138,259 miles
    Test number
    355876404424
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH INNERS (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail138,259 miles (+9,612)2 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,259 miles
    Test number
    664358211864
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass128,647 miles (+16,297)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    128,647 miles
    Test number
    207243947514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass112,350 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    112,350 miles
    Test number
    521907769837
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail112,350 miles (+3,295)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,350 miles
    Test number
    818862233184
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail109,055 miles (+11,150)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,055 miles
    Test number
    234628280348
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass97,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    97,905 miles
    Test number
    622663740367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail97,893 miles (+9,704)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,893 miles
    Test number
    796983339076
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass88,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    88,189 miles
    Test number
    861325670651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,189 miles (+10,885)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,189 miles
    Test number
    352210490583
    • DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass77,304 miles (+6)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    77,304 miles
    Test number
    348372834295
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly deterioted

  19. Fail77,298 miles (+993)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,298 miles
    Test number
    338521134262
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly deterioted

  20. Pass76,305 miles (+4,317)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    76,305 miles
    Test number
    108196623271
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFRONT TYRES PERISHED IN TREADS
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST BOX OUTTER SKIN RUSTY

  21. Pass71,988 miles (+6,189)1 dangerous2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    71,988 miles
    Test number
    916561862206
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded

  22. Fail65,799 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,799 miles
    Test number
    375430361240
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteExhaust heavily corroded at rear
    • NoteRear brake discs heavily corroded

  23. Pass65,799 miles (+13,136)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    65,799 miles
    Test number
    788150961238
    • NoteExhaust heavily corroded at rear
    • NoteRear brake discs heavily corroded

  24. Pass52,663 miles (+12,791)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    52,663 miles
    Test number
    810106550219
    • NoteChild seats fitted unable to check adult seat belts fully..
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracked on tread
    • NoteSome corrosion on n/s/r brake disc

  25. Pass39,872 miles (+4,462)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,872 miles
    Test number
    723141569217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,410 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,410 miles
    Test number
    364334478486
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail35,410 miles (+3,047)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,410 miles
    Test number
    843364878287
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass32,363 miles (+2,566)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    32,363 miles
    Test number
    794880307338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass29,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    29,797 miles
    Test number
    434142667151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T44 LYY

Does T44 LYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T44 LYY is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T44 LYY?
The MOT on T44 LYY is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T44 LYY done?
T44 LYY was recorded at 161,454 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 7,130 miles a year.
Has T44 LYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T44 LYY has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T44 LYY 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 T44 LYY find?
T44 LYY passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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