2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LM53 VRK
2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 104,748 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,748 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM53 VRK Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2022
- 104,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (36 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM53 VRK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mini Mini (LM53 VRK) between January 2007 and August 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (36 issues), Tyres (23 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
LM53 VRK Mileage History
- 15/01/200719,615 mi
- 15/01/200719,615 mi
- 15/01/200826,169 mi+6,554 mi
- 09/01/200931,659 mi+5,490 mi
- 13/01/200931,718 mi+59 mi
- 19/01/201038,216 mi+6,498 mi
- 14/01/201142,615 mi+4,399 mi
- 20/01/201249,928 mi+7,313 mi
- 20/01/201249,928 mi
- 10/12/201254,830 mi+4,902 mi
- 03/12/201357,254 mi+2,424 mi
- 01/12/201461,578 mi+4,324 mi
- 08/12/201567,224 mi+5,646 mi
- 25/11/201671,923 mi+4,699 mi
- 28/11/201671,923 mi
- 06/12/201774,688 mi+2,765 mi
- 04/12/201878,202 mi+3,514 mi
- 29/05/202088,698 mi+10,496 mi
- 30/05/202088,699 mi+1 mi
- 21/06/202197,125 mi+8,426 mi
- 21/06/202197,127 mi+2 mi
- 24/08/2022104,748 mi+7,621 mi
Average of roughly 5,455 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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