2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · FH04 TWU

The 2004 MINI MINI presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 12 May 2025 at 46,477 miles, where it passed after an initial failure on the same day with no defects logged. The maintenance trend is stable across the three years of records. No advisories or mechanical faults appear in any entry from 2023 through 2025, indicating the vehicle has cleared each annual examination once presented correctly. Recorded mileage stays low for a 22-year-old car. It rose from 44,271 miles at the 17 May 2023 test to 45,356 miles on 28 May 2024, then to 46,477 miles by 12 May 2025. That equates to roughly 1,100 miles per year over the period, well below typical use. The sparse, clean record shows no rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps, though the twin failures on 28 May 2024 and 12 May 2025 with no defects cited suggest administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical defect. A buyer should still inspect the vehicle in person despite the clear MOT history. Low annual mileage combined with a 2004 build means prolonged standing periods are likely, which accelerates perishable component degradation not always visible at test. Check suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for binding or corrosion from disuse. Examine subframes and sills for structural rust, a known weak point on early MINI chassis. Verify the reason for the same-day fail-pass outcomes with the selling garage. Confirm whether the May 2024 and May 2025 failures involved paperwork, lighting, or emissions rather than concealed faults. Given the absent advisories, the car looks well preserved, but a pre-purchase inspection remains prudent on a two-decade-old low-mileage example.