2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · HJ54 YCL
2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 86,969 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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HJ54 YCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 86,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ54 YCL 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 (HJ54 YCL) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 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 (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
HJ54 YCL Mileage History
- 16/03/202379,827 mi
- 27/03/202482,099 mi+2,272 mi
- 27/03/202583,799 mi+1,700 mi
- 01/04/202689,625 mi+5,826 mi
- 24/04/202686,969 mi-2,656 mi
Average of roughly 2,299 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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