2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · RF04 FSZ
2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2004. Recorded mileage 103,654 miles. MOT expired on 14 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11 May 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,654 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF04 FSZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2023
- 103,654 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF04 FSZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mini Mini (RF04 FSZ) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 2023 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
RF04 FSZ Mileage History
- 02/03/2022100,018 mi
- 02/03/2022100,018 mi
- 13/03/2023103,654 mi+3,636 mi
- 15/03/2023103,654 mi
Average of roughly 3,512 miles per year across 4 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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