2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · HF53 RFN
2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 131,456 miles. MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HF53 RFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 131,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HF53 RFN 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 (HF53 RFN) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded NSR / front to rear line (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by tank (1.1.11 (c))”; “Headlamp light intensity severely reduced ns+os (4.1.4 (a))”.
HF53 RFN Mileage History
- 16/03/2023129,927 mi
- 21/02/2024126,835 mi-3,092 mi
- 18/02/2025129,304 mi+2,469 mi
- 19/02/2025129,305 mi+1 mi
- 20/02/2026131,456 mi+2,151 mi
Average of roughly 521 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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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