2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · CU04 PGY

The most recent MOT test on 7 July 2023 recorded a failure at 119,753 miles, with no defects listed by the tester. This leaves the vehicle without a valid pass within the last three years relative to today's date of 8 July 2026. The maintenance trend cannot be classed as stable or improving from the available data, as the final recorded outcome is a failure and the two prior 2022 entries show a fail followed by a pass on the same day at 115,549 miles. Mileage stands at 119,753 against a 2004 build, equating to roughly 5,443 miles per year. The gap between the 11 July 2022 test at 115,549 miles and the 7 July 2023 test at 119,753 miles shows only 4,204 miles added in eleven months, consistent with low overall use. The DVSA record is sparse, with no advisories or defect lines captured across any of the three entries, which limits any read on consumable wear or structural condition. A buyer should treat the 2023 failure with caution despite the absence of recorded defects, as a no-defect fail often points to documentation or test-process issues rather than a clean chassis. The same-day fail and pass in July 2022 suggests the earlier failure was a minor or administrative matter resolved before re-test. Given the car's 22-year age, in-person checks must cover suspension bushes, subframe corrosion, brake disc wear, and exhaust integrity, none of which the bare MOT lines confirm or deny. Without valid test data after mid-2023, the Mini requires a fresh MOT and a physical inspection before any roadworthiness judgement can be finalised. Previous keepers appear to have used the car lightly, but the lapsed test history means standing moisture corrosion and perished rubber components remain open risks.