2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LM53 HKE
2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 96,914 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,914 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM53 HKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 96,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM53 HKE 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 (LM53 HKE) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 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: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb insecure. (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))”.
LM53 HKE Mileage History
- 08/06/202389,990 mi
- 22/07/202491,962 mi+1,972 mi
- 22/07/202491,962 mi
- 19/07/202594,459 mi+2,497 mi
- 21/07/202696,914 mi+2,455 mi
Average of roughly 2,220 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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