2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · FM04 NLC
2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 176,432 miles. MOT valid until 28 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM04 NLC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 176,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM04 NLC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mini Mini (FM04 NLC) between June 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) ”; “Nearside Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (”.
FM04 NLC Mileage History
- 27/06/2022173,295 mi
- 04/07/2022173,304 mi+9 mi
- 30/05/2025173,322 mi+18 mi
- 28/05/2026176,432 mi+3,110 mi
- 28/05/2026176,432 mi
Average of roughly 801 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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