2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · GF04 RUR
2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 May 2004. Recorded mileage 57,508 miles. MOT expired on 02 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,508 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF04 RUR Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2023
- 57,508 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF04 RUR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mini Mini (GF04 RUR) between May 2007 and August 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GF04 RUR Mileage History
- 14/05/20078,017 mi
- 04/06/200810,214 mi+2,197 mi
- 07/05/201012,423 mi+2,209 mi
- 21/04/201113,469 mi+1,046 mi
- 30/04/201214,117 mi+648 mi
- 17/01/201413,850 mi-267 mi
- 07/11/201418,345 mi+4,495 mi
- 03/10/201522,735 mi+4,390 mi
- 05/09/201628,415 mi+5,680 mi
- 23/09/201734,767 mi+6,352 mi
- 27/10/201838,158 mi+3,391 mi
- 27/10/201838,158 mi
- 28/10/201943,464 mi+5,306 mi
- 05/10/202047,482 mi+4,018 mi
- 05/10/202047,482 mi
- 25/07/202251,244 mi+3,762 mi
- 25/07/202251,244 mi
- 04/08/202357,508 mi+6,264 mi
- 04/08/202357,508 mi
Average of roughly 3,050 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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