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2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SD53 BTO

SD53 BTO

2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2004. Recorded mileage 113,981 miles. MOT valid until 11/02/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.

Make & Model
MINI MINI
Year / Origin
2004 · Glasgow
MOT Status
Valid until 11/02/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/07/2027)
Recorded Mileage
113,981 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11/02/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/07/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2004
Engine
1598cc

SD53 BTO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
  • 113,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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SD53 BTO Mileage History

  1. 19/10/2023107,260 mi
  2. 19/10/2023107,260 mi
  3. 14/10/2024110,111 mi+2,851 mi
  4. 22/01/2026113,916 mi+3,805 mi
  5. 12/02/2026113,981 mi+65 mi

Average of roughly 2,898 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SD53 BTO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 11:55
MOT Analysis

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 (SD53 BTO) between October 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 February 2026 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 (15 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 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: “Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.

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