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When is the MOT due for OW04 DHC?

The MOT for OW04 DHC is valid and due for renewal on or before 8 March 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of OW04 DHC?

The recorded mileage for OW04 DHC is 126,719 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is OW04 DHC ULEZ compliant?

No, OW04 DHC does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · OW04 DHC

OW04 DHC

2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 126,719 miles. MOT expired on 08 Mar 2025.

Make & Model: MINI MINI
Year / Origin: 2004 · Oxford
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 08 Mar 2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 126,719 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2004

Engine

1598cc

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OW04 DHC Key Findings

26 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 06/03/2026
126,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
8 historical MOT failures
12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (26 mentions)

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OW04 DHC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 24 Oct 2026, 06:58

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26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mini Mini (OW04 DHC) between July 2007 and March 2026.

The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (26 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (16 issues), Tyres (15 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 100 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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.

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OW04 DHC Mileage History

04/07/200731,295 mi
08/07/200840,743 mi+9,448 mi
08/07/200840,743 mi
01/09/200949,314 mi+8,571 mi
23/08/201058,469 mi+9,155 mi
26/08/201164,087 mi+5,618 mi
08/10/201268,706 mi+4,619 mi
20/09/201371,001 mi+2,295 mi
16/09/201474,937 mi+3,936 mi
21/04/201576,420 mi+1,483 mi
04/04/201682,205 mi+5,785 mi
30/03/201788,011 mi+5,806 mi
09/03/201894,730 mi+6,719 mi
09/03/201894,733 mi+3 mi
06/03/2019100,477 mi+5,744 mi
19/02/2020105,865 mi+5,388 mi
21/02/2020105,865 mi
22/02/2021109,779 mi+3,914 mi
22/02/2021109,779 mi
22/02/2022114,893 mi+5,114 mi
23/02/2022114,893 mi
23/02/2023119,226 mi+4,333 mi
23/02/2023119,226 mi
13/02/2024122,993 mi+3,767 mi
13/02/2024122,993 mi
06/03/2026126,719 mi+3,726 mi

Average of roughly 5,110 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

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