2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LM53 ULU
2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 78,904 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,904 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM53 ULU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/05/2024
- 78,904 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM53 ULU 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 ULU) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 May 2024 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
LM53 ULU Mileage History
- 30/05/202250,050 mi
- 26/05/202363,278 mi+13,228 mi
- 27/05/202363,279 mi+1 mi
- 17/05/202478,820 mi+15,541 mi
- 25/05/202478,904 mi+84 mi
Average of roughly 14,515 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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