2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · MF53 LSC
2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 100,149 miles. MOT expired on 01 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF53 LSC Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2023
- 100,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF53 LSC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mini Mini (MF53 LSC) between January 2007 and February 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Steering (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
MF53 LSC Mileage History
- 04/01/200717,983 mi
- 31/12/200724,645 mi+6,662 mi
- 19/12/200832,418 mi+7,773 mi
- 19/12/200832,418 mi
- 03/12/200940,176 mi+7,758 mi
- 01/11/201045,665 mi+5,489 mi
- 18/11/201045,753 mi+88 mi
- 17/11/201152,300 mi+6,547 mi
- 15/11/201259,897 mi+7,597 mi
- 25/11/201366,873 mi+6,976 mi
- 25/11/201366,873 mi
- 21/11/201471,492 mi+4,619 mi
- 11/11/201575,225 mi+3,733 mi
- 11/11/201575,226 mi+1 mi
- 25/11/201679,081 mi+3,855 mi
- 25/11/201679,081 mi
- 13/11/201782,495 mi+3,414 mi
- 29/10/201885,808 mi+3,313 mi
- 01/11/201989,266 mi+3,458 mi
- 04/11/201989,292 mi+26 mi
- 24/11/202092,469 mi+3,177 mi
- 25/11/202092,470 mi+1 mi
- 13/11/202196,098 mi+3,628 mi
- 30/01/2023100,126 mi+4,028 mi
- 02/02/2023100,149 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 5,110 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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