2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · PL54 UVZ
2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 136,687 miles. MOT expired on 05 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL54 UVZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2024
- 136,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL54 UVZ 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 (PL54 UVZ) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 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 (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
PL54 UVZ Mileage History
- 03/05/2022127,315 mi
- 05/04/2023131,285 mi+3,970 mi
- 12/04/2023131,339 mi+54 mi
- 03/05/2024136,687 mi+5,348 mi
- 07/05/2024136,687 mi
Average of roughly 4,656 miles per year across 5 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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