2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · DC53 FVA
2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 175,380 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jan 2021.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jan 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Dec 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,380 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC53 FVA Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2019
- 175,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC53 FVA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mini Mini (DC53 FVA) between July 2007 and July 2019.
The record contains 13 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
DC53 FVA Mileage History
- 20/07/200745,446 mi
- 18/07/200863,566 mi+18,120 mi
- 27/07/200983,585 mi+20,019 mi
- 20/07/2010100,355 mi+16,770 mi
- 23/07/2010100,502 mi+147 mi
- 23/06/2011112,692 mi+12,190 mi
- 30/06/2011112,692 mi
- 12/07/2012125,623 mi+12,931 mi
- 19/07/2012125,623 mi
- 22/07/2013135,531 mi+9,908 mi
- 21/07/2014147,444 mi+11,913 mi
- 23/07/2014147,487 mi+43 mi
- 16/07/2015153,265 mi+5,778 mi
- 28/07/2015153,265 mi
- 11/07/2016156,908 mi+3,643 mi
- 13/07/2016156,908 mi
- 11/07/2017163,466 mi+6,558 mi
- 12/07/2017163,466 mi
- 12/07/2018171,044 mi+7,578 mi
- 12/07/2018171,045 mi+1 mi
- 10/07/2019175,379 mi+4,334 mi
- 10/07/2019175,380 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,853 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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