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2004 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration OV04LCW
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 28 Jun 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 157,616 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 143,666 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 130,827 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 130,827 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,623 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
15 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,160 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear tyre looks slightly soft
14 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 109,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear tyre looks slightly soft
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,941 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2018 28 Jun 20267 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 89,941 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
6 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 89,939 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
1 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,628 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- both rear tyres starting to crack and perrish
1 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 77,628 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- both rear tyres starting to crack and perrish
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,649 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,390 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015 28 Jun 202623 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,690 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 66,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,334 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 52,916 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
30 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,916 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
1 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,105 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011 28 Jun 202630 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 52,081 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
8 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,554 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 41,285 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
20 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,285 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
22 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,938 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2008 28 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV04LCW was registered on 2004-03-01
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